Tirana, Albania, Oct 20, 2026 (AFP) - Albania PM blames 'hybrid war' for week of unrest

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2026-10-20

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Tuesday blamed a "hybrid war" for fuelling unrest in his country, after a week of violent anti-government demonstrations in the capital Tirana. Demonstrators have repeatedly clashed with police since last Tuesday as months of protests escalated, driven by fresh demands for better university conditions, anger over corruption and During the demonstrations, which have drawn thousands, police have regularly used wa......

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