Protesters in Albania call on government to resign

Thousands of people marched through the streets of the Albanian capital Sunday in protest against the government of Prime Minister Edi Rama.

Demonstrators gathered in front of the prime minister’s office in Tirana following a call by the main opposition Democratic Party (PD) and demanded that Rama and his leftist government resign over corruption allegations.

They threw Molotov cocktails and police intervened with tear gas and water cannons.

Molotov cocktails were also thrown at some ministry buildings and police vehicles.

Many roads in Tirana were closed to traffic, with hundreds of police officers deployed.

Anti-government demonstrations have been held in Albania in recent months, with opposition parties vowing to continue protesting.

*Writing by Esra Tekin