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Albanian police fire rubber bullets and arrest hundreds as anti-government protests enter fifth day

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Briefings

Albanian police in Tirana used tear gas and rubber bullets during violent clashes as nationwide anti-government protests began their fifth consecutive day. The incident involved protesters throwing stones at police forces, resulting in reported injuries and arrests. Evidence indicates the protests started on October 11, 2026, and have continued through October 17, 2026.

Key points

• Police in Tirana used tear gas and rubber bullets against protesters who threw stones during clashes.
• Protests began on October 11, 2026, and have continued through October 17, 2026.

Context

Nationwide demonstrations entered their fifth consecutive day in Albania, with violent clashes reported in the capital Tirana involving stone-throwing protesters and police tear gas and rubber bullets.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to Euronews Albania reporting of clashes; specific casualty numbers, injury details, and exact arrest counts are not provided. The timeline is constrained to the period between October 11 and October 17, 2026, with no data on protest origins or broader regional context.

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