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Calls for Rama's resignation, against patronage and the political class, while citizens promise not to back down
The protest in front of the Prime Minister's Office is increasingly taking on the characteristics of a civic movement that unites different generations and layers of society. The rally held this Sunday was attended by children, families, young people and the elderly, in what participants consider one of the most civic protests in recent years.
One of the most moving moments of the rally was the speech of a child, who from the podium conveyed a message that was received with applause from the crowd gathered in front of the Prime Minister's Office.
" Albanians have fought for centuries for our Homeland! After all these sacrifices, we will not sell our lands to anyone! Albania is ours! ", he said.
Amidst chants of "Rama in prison," "Berisha in prison," and "Down with the patronageists," protesters demanded the removal of Prime Minister Edi Rama and profound changes in the way the country is governed.
A young protester also spoke on behalf of the younger generation, saying that the protest represents hope for a different Albania and a rejection of the current development model.
"I came out to the square today and every day because I see light at the end of the tunnel. I hope that we can build this country alone. Rama told us you don't want strategic investments, wrong; he said you don't want tourists, untrue. We don't want investments that damage our nature. We don't want investments that alienate culture. These are our values and these are us. The time has come for the Albanian people, the Albanian youth to change a wrong and rotten concept. We must build the state. Our grandparents suffered communism, our fathers fought communism, now it's our turn. Don't give up," he said.
The determination to continue the protest was also expressed by citizens who have been part of the rallies in front of the Prime Minister's Office for days.
" Let's stay until we remove him. Edi Rama, go to jail ," said a protester.
There were also strong messages regarding the recent statements of the prime minister, who has described the protesters with labels that have caused numerous reactions.
" We have been called honxho-bonxho, brainless, mindless. And today we are blocking tourism. But no, you are the one who surrounded Zvërnec. Can you tell me that I have to be from Zvërnec or Rrjolli to protect these places? If you don't have the courage, I will answer you. Albania is called the land where the house was. You have been talking about contracts for so many days. Thirteen years ago you signed for me. I went out to protest later, we told you that education is a failure. You count the votes, and we are the people who are leaving ," said a citizen.
As the protest enters its eighth day, the participation of families, youth, and children is giving it a different profile than traditional political protests. From the square in front of the Prime Minister's Office, not only opposition to the Zvërnec project is being articulated, but also broader demands for political change, accountability, and an Albania that, according to the protesters, should belong to its citizens.
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