Police in Albania’s capital, Tirana, have used tear gas and water cannons against crowds gathered outside the Ministry of Education during a protest involving students.
The confrontation between officers and demonstrators became violent as police deployed the crowd-control measures outside the ministry. Students were among those taking part in the demonstration, although the supplied information does not specify the protesters’ demands or the cause of the gathering.
The incident took place in Tirana, but no further details were provided about injuries, arrests, damage or the size of the crowd. The latest situation following the clashes was not immediately clear.
