# Albania protests persist as Rama says he will not resign

https://mins.news/en/video/102257

- Global News, 2026-10-15 22:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWsqnn31krg

> Thousands of students and other protesters clashed with riot police in Tirana on Thursday, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, who has been in power for 14 years. Protesters voiced deep frustration, while some smashed windows, set kiosks and garbage containers on fire, and tore up metal pavement fences.

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