Albanian interior minister reports 51 police injured after Tirana protests

Clashes in Tirana on October 14 injured 51 police officers, Albanian Interior Minister Ervin Demo said. Some officers were still receiving hospital treatment.

The demonstration began outside the Education Ministry. RIA Novosti reported that police used a water cannon and tear gas before clashes spread to other streets in the capital.

Police said participants threw stones and incendiary devices, damaging public buildings, private businesses and public property. A police statement published by Ora News on October 15 also confirmed the number of injured officers.

Students and supporters object to high fees, poor study conditions and a lack of jobs matching their qualifications.

Deputy Prime Minister Albana Kociu condemned violence during the protests. Demonstrators demanded Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation.