Demonstrations against a luxury coastal development linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump, escalated into violence in the Albanian capital of Tirana as the protest movement reached its 100th day. The unrest intensified after parliament resumed following a summer recess, with protesters challenging a police cordon in the city center. Demonstrators, who dubbed their movement the “flamingo revolution” in reference to concerns that the project could harm local wildlife, pelted riot police with eggs and tomatoes.
What began as a localized effort to block the massive coastal development has evolved into a significant challenge to the country's long-standing Socialist government. Critics of the project argue that the investment would result in severe environmental damage and restrict public access to the coastline. Prime Minister Edi Rama, a primary target of the demonstrators' chants, remains a staunch supporter of the project. He maintains that the investment is essential for modernizing Albania, a nation that spent decades under Communist isolation.
During the clashes, protesters were heard chanting “Arrest Rama!” as police officers in riot gear escorted lawmakers to and from the parliament building. Authorities detained several individuals during the demonstrations, although it was not immediately confirmed if any formal arrests had been made. The protests continue to occur on a nightly basis in Tirana.
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