Tirana Anti-Government Protests Continue as Police Arrest Twelve Demonstrators Following Unrest

Organizers said the march would end at the bust of Commander Adem Jashari, describing the site as symbolically important because of its links to Kosovo and the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA).
Police said the September 14 gathering began at about 7:30 a.m. in Skanderbeg Square without the required permit, then moved toward Durrës Street and stopped near a high school, where protesters allegedly urged students to boycott classes and join the rally.
The suspects in the September 14 case face allegations including organizing or participating in illegal demonstrations, resisting or disobeying police, disturbing the public peace and inciting minors to commit a crime; police said case files were sent to the Tirana prosecutor’s office.
The Transport Workers’ Union said its City Hall gathering was intended to address ongoing demands and concerns affecting the transport sector, with taxi representatives joining the action as part of the pressure on the municipal administration.
Anti-government protests in Tirana entered their 112th day of continuous action, with demonstrators marching toward Parliament and demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation Albeu. Police arrested 12 people and referred 15 others for prosecution after a September 14 rally allegedly breached a school security perimeter and obstructed traffic, while organizers vowed to continue civil disobedience campaigns.
The demonstrations reflect widespread anger over government mismanagement and corruption accusations Albeu. Separately, transport workers and taxi union members protested outside City Hall, prompting police to clear parked vehicles and maintain traffic flow.
Organizers deliberately routed the latest march toward the bust of Commander Adem Jashari, a figure linked to the Kosovo Liberation Army Albeu. The choice of destination carried symbolic weight for protesters seeking to connect their movement to broader themes of national sovereignty and resistance.
The September 14 gathering began around 7:30 a.m. in Skanderbeg Square without the required permit Albeu. Police said protesters then moved toward Durrës Street and stopped near a high school, where they allegedly encouraged students to boycott classes and join the demonstration.
Authorities charged the 12 arrested individuals with organizing illegal demonstrations, resisting police, disturbing public peace, and inciting minors to commit crimes Albeu. Case files were forwarded to the Tirana prosecutor's office for further action.
The Transport Workers' Union held a separate action outside City Hall to press demands affecting the taxi and transport sector Albeu. Police removed parked vehicles blocking the road to maintain traffic flow while the union representatives voiced their grievances to municipal officials.
A large crowd gathered outside Police Station No. 1 demanding the immediate release of detainees held after opposition actions Albeu. Protesters marched from the Prime Ministry with speeches calling for the release of 25 people being held, intensifying pressure on authorities to free those arrested during previous demonstrations Albeu.
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