FLASH
Shkruar nga Pamfleti
A few minutes ago, the situation in front of the Albanian Parliament saw a fierce clash between protesters and law enforcement in the Pedonales area, where the police intervened by escorting another person.
This moment further tensed the situation, as some of the protesters immediately confronted the police forces in an attempt to free the citizen from the officers' hands. To manage the situation and repel the crowd, the police officers responded again by using pepper spray and tear gas, which created chaos and breathing difficulties for people in the area.
Following the tensions created during the protest in front of Parliament, the State Police continued to escort the participants, while the number of people escorted increased to over nine.
Among them is activist Altin Goxhaj, who was seen leaving the scene accompanied by several police officers, immediately after the clashes that occurred near the entrance to the Parliament.
During the intervention to disperse the protesters, the Police used tear gas and water cannon. On the other hand, the protesters erected barricades with metal fences and garbage cans in an attempt to block the movement of the MPs' vehicles.
Up to this stage, the State Police has not published a final official balance sheet on the number of people escorted or detained in connection with incidents that occurred during the protest.
The protest in front of the Parliament has escalated further, after a group of protesters attacked a State Police vehicle, breaking its windows with a metal fence.
The incident occurred shortly after police forces used tear gas and water cannons at the protesters in an attempt to disperse the crowd to clear the way in front of parliament.
Footage from the scene shows protesters hitting the police vehicle with metal barriers removed during the protest, causing damage to the vehicle's windows.
Meanwhile, it is reported that several other protesters have been escorted to the police stations after the latest incidents. This is the second wave of escorts during today's protest. Earlier, during the first clashes between protesters and law enforcement near the Parliament, the police had also escorted eight people. The authorities are expected to provide an updated balance sheet on the number of those escorted and the measures taken after the incidents.
The situation in the area remains tense, as law enforcement continues its efforts to keep the protesters under control. There is still no official reaction from the State Police regarding the incident or the persons detained after the attack on the police vehicle.
This Thursday's protest was accompanied by continuous clashes between protesters and police, the use of tear gas, the throwing of stones, eggs and hard objects, as well as several people injured on both sides.
To enable the cars of MPs and ministers to exit the Parliament, the Police removed protesters who had blocked the road by sitting cross-legged.
New tensions were registered in front of the Parliament building, after a group of protesters sat cross-legged on the street to prevent MPs and ministers from leaving Parliament after the end of the plenary session.
Police intervened to unblock the road and allow the MPs' vehicles to exit the Parliament premises. During the intervention, officers used tear gas, while one person was escorted to the police station.
Some of the protesters responded by throwing objects at the police, while the police continued to use tear gas to disperse the crowd from the security perimeter.
The situation remained tense for several minutes, while numerous police forces continue to be present in the area.
Following the clashes recorded during the protest in front of the Parliament, activist Luçiana Kokaj stated that she was left without medical assistance even though she needed treatment.
Kokaj said that after using the spray fired by the police, he felt severe burns on his body and requested help from an ambulance.
"I'm in front of Parliament. The police pepper-sprayed us. The ambulance only took the officers and they took me out of the ambulance and didn't even give me first aid. Meanwhile, my skin is burning. I need to get medical help because I can't stand it anymore," she told "News 24".
The activist also stated that, after the police intervened, she and other people took refuge in a bar near the Parliament, where they remained isolated.
"They brought us here to the cafe, closed the cafe door and left us alone," she adds.
The State Police and the emergency services have not reacted publicly regarding the activist's statements and the situation on the ground.
Citizens sat cross-legged in the middle of the street, continuing the protest peacefully.
Tensions in front of the Parliament building continue, while hundreds of citizens remain gathered demanding the government's resignation.
The escalation of the situation was recorded immediately after the end of the plenary session, when the deputies began to leave the Parliament building.
Protesters blocked the main exits of the Parliament, repeating the calls: "Criminal Parliament", "Arrest Rama", "Albania seeks revolution" and "Rama resign".
In an attempt to clear the entrances and exits of Parliament, police forces intervened to remove the protesters. In response, citizens sat cross-legged in the middle of the street, continuing the protest peacefully.
In front of them, the State Police and the FNSH forces created a security cordon to keep the situation under control, while the water tanker was also placed on standby.
The protest in front of the Parliament was accompanied by tensions and clashes between protesters and police forces, which began before the start of the plenary session and continued after its conclusion.
The first incidents were recorded as the deputies arrived at the Parliament. Eight protesters managed to cross the security cordon and, from a bar near the Academy of Sciences, threw eggs at the deputies of the Socialist Party. The police intervened, escorting several people, including activist Gent Progni. During the protest, the vehicle of the Speaker of the Parliament was also hit with eggs and flour, while the Socialist deputies Ardit Bido, Ervin Demo and Blendi Klosi were also attacked. The opposition deputies were greeted with chants of "the opposition has sold out".
After the escorts, the situation escalated. Protesters removed the metal fence set up by the police, while the officers created a security cordon. The clashes continued with eggs, stones and hard objects being thrown at the police. One officer was hit in the head with a stone, while so far it is reported that three police officers and four protesters have received medical assistance at the QSUT and the Trauma Hospital. The police used pepper spray to disperse the crowd, while the water tanker stationed near the Parliament was also hit with eggs.
After the plenary session ended, tensions continued. Protesters again threw eggs at the vehicle of the head of the Socialist Party Parliamentary Group, Niko Peleshi, forcing the vehicle to turn back.
Meanwhile, Taulant Balla reacted to the tensions recorded during the protest held in front of the Parliament, supporting the intervention of the State Police and warning of measures against persons who used violence against officers.
Balla said that protest is a democratic right, but emphasized that the Assembly also has the right to exercise its constitutional function.
"For me, this is the first time, just as they have the right to protest, we have the right to vote. It is a contract that does not move and the ball does not play, the contract of the SP with the Albanians. I am used to this. From Saliu to Luli, from Luli to Saliu, other elements have also entered. We cannot stand back because a group of social and political garbage thinks that the Parliament should be dissolved," he said.
According to Balla, the day's events are related to a scenario that, according to him, aims to harm the country at a moment when the Parliament is reviewing acts related to the European integration process.
"Today, even the most skeptical Albanian regarding the part that is a scenario entirely to the detriment of Albania, while the Parliament must vote on laws for EU membership. This scenario is not a surprise, it is a scenario seen in other countries. Who has doubts that within that group that rapes and injures three employees, whoever attacks the police has attacked the state", declared Balla.
He expressed support for the State Police and warned that the perpetrators of violence will face the law.
"I support the State Police, let it be known and clear: anyone who raises their hand against the State Police will face the force of the State Police," said Balla.
The minister added that during the first 28 days of the protests, no acts of violence were recorded and that the government is ready to dialogue with citizens protesting about concrete issues.
"Why, on 28 days there was no act of violence and the participation of beautiful citizens was greater? Today, the Socialist Party, its government, in a few days will sit with the poor protesters, those who stood up for nature, for the arrogance of an official who has occupied a chair and uses it to the detriment of citizens," he said.
Balla also commented on the incident involving activist Gent Progni and MPs Ulsi Manja and Admir Kadeli, denying that there had been a clash between them.
"There is no incident. Manja, Kadeli were people who come to work early, drinking coffee near the Parliament building, they were physically attacked by Gent Progni's criminal gang. It is a shame on the police that they delayed his arrest. These cases must be processed," said Balla.
The head of the Socialist Party Parliamentary Group, Taulant Balla, ironized the absence of Democratic Party deputies in this Thursday's plenary session.
From the Parliament podium, Balla said that the reasons for the opposition's boycott are still unknown, but added with irony that the Democrats may have been scared by the egg incidents recorded in the previous session.
"We still don't know the reasons why the DP, sorry, boycotted this session, but I really hope it will be in the following sessions. They got to the point where they were even scared of eggs," declared Balla.
He emphasized that no one can pressure the Assembly or MPs to not exercise their mandate.
"Whoever thinks they can put pressure on MPs to exercise their duties in accordance with the Constitution is very wrong. Not today, but every day this Assembly will continue to exercise the mandate that the Albanian citizens have entrusted to us," said the head of the Socialist Party Parliamentary Group.
Parliament has closed the plenary session after voting on the draft laws on the agenda.
MPs who started to leave parliament were faced with egg attacks by protesters.
The car of the Speaker of the Assembly, Niko Pelesh, was immediately attacked with eggs and bottles, so he was forced to turn back.
From today's protest, there were 8 protesters escorted to the police station, while 3 police officers and 4 protesters received treatment at the hospital.
The Ministry of Health has stated that two police officers and two protesters are receiving treatment at the Trauma Hospital.
"In the Emergency Room of the University Trauma Hospital, 2 police officers and 2 protesters are receiving medical care.
In the QSUT, 1 police officer and 2 protesters are being treated.
In both hospital structures, the persons presented are under medical care out of danger to their lives. The patients will be completed with examinations according to the protocol and will be followed up in dynamics," the ministry's announcement states.
Deputeti i Lëvizjes Bashkë, Redi Muçi, është përballur me reagime kundërshtuese nga një grup protestuesish teksa kalonte pranë Ministrisë së Brendshme, ku ishin mbledhur një pjesë e pjesëmarrësve në protestën e zhvilluar paraditen e së enjtes.
Sipas pamjeve nga vendi i ngjarjes, disa protestues kanë shfaqur qëndrime kundër deputetit dhe kanë tentuar t'i afrohen, por janë penguar nga protestues të tjerë, duke shmangur përshkallëzimin e situatës.
Pas incidentit, Muçi nuk ka qëndruar pranë protestuesve dhe është larguar nga zona.
Gjatë momentit kur protestuesit ndodheshin jashtë parlamentit dhe po protestonin, deputeti Muçi ishte brenda sallës së parlamentiti ku po zhvillohej seanca plenare, ndërsa PD bojkotoi punimet e Kuvendit duke mos u paraqitur në seancë, në shenjë mbështetje ndaj qytetarëve.
Protesta e zhvilluar paraditën e kësaj të enjte para Parlamentit, u shoqëruar me përplasje mes protestuesve dhe forcave të policisë, ndërsa u hodhën vezë, miell dhe gurë në drejtim të godinës së Kuvendit dhe kordonit policor.
Policia përdori gaz lotsjellës për të shpërndarë turmën, ndërsa disa qytetarë shfaqën komplikacione shëndetësore dhe morën ndihmë mjekësore në vendngjarje. Sipas burimeve nga Policia e Shtetit, tetë persona janë shoqëruar në lidhje me incidentet e regjistruara gjatë protestës, ndërsa tetë efektivë policie kanë mbetur të plagosur gjatë përplasjeve.
Protestuesit janë mbledhur para Komisariatit Nr. 4 në Tiranë, ku po kërkojnë lirimin e personave të arrestuar gjatë protestës së zhvilluar më herët para godinës së Kuvendit.
Arrestimet u kryen pas përplasjeve mes protestuesve dhe forcave të Policisë, të cilat ndërhynë për të penguar depërtimin e tyre në perimetrin e sigurisë së Parlamentit.
Të mbledhur para komisariatit, protestuesit kërkojnë lirimin e 6 personave të shoqëruar dhe kundërshtojnë ndërhyrjen e Policisë gjatë tubimit. Në zonë janë të pranishme edhe forca të shumta policore, ndërsa situata po monitorohet.
Ndërkohë, një pjesë e qytetarëve ndodhen ende para Parlamentit duke protestuar.
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