Albanian student protests turn violent in Tirana for a second day
Student protesters and riot police clashed in Tirana for a second straight day, with 16 arrests reported after the first night of violence.
Student protesters and riot police clashed in Tirana, Albania's capital, for a second straight day on Wednesday, France 24 reports. Police used water cannon. Protesters built makeshift barricades.
France 24 says street violence overnight led to 16 arrests and left government buildings badly damaged.
The students are protesting education costs, poor conditions at universities and weak job prospects, according to Al Jazeera. France 24 reports they are also calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign.
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- Al JazeeraAlbanian students clash with police as they protest over education and jobsWed, Oct 14, 6:14 AM EDT
- France 24Albanian students protest over education, jobs, clash with policeThu, Oct 15, 6:06 AM EDT
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