ALBANIAN opposition supporters are holding a protest against the government, which they accuse of being corrupt and linked to organised crime.
Thousands of supporters of the centre-right Democratic Party-led opposition gathered in front
of Socialist Prime Minister Edi Rama’s office yesterday to demand his resignation.
The opposition, whose politicians have relinquished their seats in parliament, declines to speak with Rama, asking for a transitory Cabinet without him to prepare early elections.
The United States and European Union have warned the opposition against using or inciting violence in their campaign and to sit down for talks.
Recent rallies have turned violent, with police deploying tear gas.
Albania hopes to get the EU’s approval in June on launching membership negotiations.
President Ilir Meta, who is on a visit in Azerbaijan, called on the opposition to protest “peacefully.”
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