Tensions, clashes, and injuries – Photos from the DP protest in Tirana, arrests reported - Gazeta Express
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17/04/2026 21:54

Tensions, clashes, and injuries – Photos from the DP protest in Tirana, arrests reported

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17/04/2026 21:54

Tonight, at around 19:00 PM, the national protest of the Democratic Party began, as protesters gathered in front of the Prime Minister's Office. The leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, first arrived at the blue headquarters, and after a meeting with the structures, he marched on foot towards the Prime Minister's Office.

During the protest, there was a violent clash in front of the Parliament, where other protesters were accompanied.

The police formed a human cordon in front of the parliament, while DP deputies and protesters attempted to break this police cordon, but it was impossible.

Along the intersection on Elbasan Street, there were fierce clashes between Democratic Party deputies and blue uniforms, tvKlan reports.

The Democrats have requested that the road be cleared by the security forces to head to the Assembly, but the cordon present has not cleared the way.

Meanwhile, the intervention of throwing water is needed to calm the situation, the tensions of which continued once again.

It is reported that a police officer suffered a head injury during the protest and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

It is reported that 4 people were escorted to the police station after a bag containing a Molotov cocktail was found on them. There are 4 injured people, among them Aulon Kalaja and Luçiano Boçi.

The Democratic Party has distributed footage of Aulon Kalaja from the protest, who is unconscious.

DP Chairman Sali Berisha has accused the police of using violence against journalist and member of the DP National Council, Aulon Kalaja, emphasizing that the action was carried out on the orders of Edi Rama.

Berisha describes the incident as a "criminal act of revenge."

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