Albanian police use tear gas after protesters try to storm parliament
21 April 2019 |
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Police and protesters clashed on the steps of the parliament in Tirana after an attempt to break into the building. Demonstrators are calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama's ouster and have no plans to stop.
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