Albanian PM Edi Rama refuses to resign as protesters attack government buildings for third consecutive day

Protesters throwing rocks at police outside Albania's Education Ministry were dispersed with tear gas and water cannons in Tirana on Thursday, marking the third straight day of clashes after Wednesday's violence left 89 people injured, 61 of them officers. Thousands are calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama to step down over corruption allegations and anger at a high-profile development project connected to Jared Kushner. Rama told Reuters that governments are replaced through elections, not revolution, and pledged to keep Albania on track for EU membership.

Wednesday's unrest saw demonstrators attack government buildings, banks and businesses, leaving 89 people injured, including 61 police officers.

Student groups seeking education reforms have joined the wider anti-government movement, broadening the pressure on Rama's Socialist government.

The protests are driven in part by opposition to a prominent development project reportedly tied to Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner.