The protest near the Interior Ministry in Tirana escalated after Molotov bottles were thrown at the Police cordon, turning the situation into an open clash on the ground.
Clashes near the Interior Ministry
The incident was recorded near the Interior Ministry, where protesters confronted Police forces lined up opposite them.
Footage and information reported from the scene show an immediate rise in tension during the protest.
Molotov cocktails thrown at officers
As the situation escalated, protesters threw a barrage of Molotov cocktails in the direction of Police officers.
Flames erupted near the feet of police employees, further worsening the situation in the area.
Police intervention with water cannons
After the Molotov cocktails were thrown, Police responded with water cannons against the protesters.
The intervention also marked the beginning of the dispersal of the crowd, at a moment when the protest had moved beyond the control of an ordinary gathering.
At this stage, the information made public points to a sharp escalation of the situation near the Interior Ministry institution.
It remains to be seen how the full dynamics of the clash and responsibility for the acts of violence recorded on the ground will be officially reflected.