Albania PM Rama blames outside forces as student protests revive over costs
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Academics and educators joined student protests in Tirana, prompting PM Edi Rama to label the unrest as hybrid war while calling for open dialogue. The situation reflects domestic political tension, with the government framing protests as external interference. The outcome remains uncertain as dialogue is proposed but not yet initiated.
Albania is experiencing a 'horizontal revolt' of youth-led, leaderless protests demanding PM Edi Rama's resignation, which have entered a second week. Confirmed reports indicate mass arrests and systemic abuse of detainees by police, while PM Rama has offered dialogue but also claimed the unrest is a 'hybrid war' orchestrated by foreign forces, specifically Russia and Iran. The immediate impact on Rama's tenure and the veracity of foreign interference claims remain uncertain.
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