Tirana Police Deploy Water Cannons Against Ongoing Anti Government Rallies

Albanian police deployed water cannons and tear gas as anti-government demonstrations entered an eighth day.

Albanian security forces have deployed tear gas and water cannons against demonstrators in Tirana during consecutive days of civil unrest. Protesters continue demanding political change despite government pushback against the demonstrations.

• The clashesPolice utilized chemical irritants and pressurized water jets to break up crowds gathered in the capital.
• The timelineStreet demonstrations have persisted for more than a week amid growing political tension.