Tensions and police intervention were recorded during the protest in front of the Prime Minister’s Office, where citizens and students are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. At the height of the clash, police intervened to remove the protesters and used tear spray, while several people were also reported to have been taken to the police station.
The clash began near a police van
The situation escalated after several protesters moved in front of a police van, blocking the vehicle’s movement. This prompted officers to intervene at a time when the protest had already been taking place for several hours in front of the government building.
Footage from the scene showed a tense situation, with rapid movements by law enforcement forces and an immediate reaction from protesters.
Police used force and spray against protesters
According to accounts reported from the scene, officers pushed protesters to move them away from the perimeter of the police vehicle and used tear spray during the clash.
Protesters opposed the police actions, turning the episode into an open confrontation for several minutes in front of the government headquarters.
Several people reported taken to the police station
Several people were also reported to have been taken to the police station following the incident, in a development that raises questions about how police are managing public gatherings.
At this stage, full details have not been made public regarding the exact number of people taken in or the specific basis for each police action.
Protest continued after the incident
Despite the clash, other protesters remained in the square and the protest continued in front of the Prime Minister’s Office.
After the tense moment, the situation appeared calmer, although the atmosphere on the ground remained fragile.
The gathering took place with the political demand for the prime minister’s resignation, while the episode with police shifted the focus to how protests are managed in public space.
In the absence of fuller explanations from the authorities, the full circumstances of the intervention and the reasons for each person being taken in during the tensions remain to be verified.