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Shkruar nga Pamfleti
The wave of protests against the Rama government is crossing Albania's borders, mobilizing more and more Albanians in the diaspora. From North America to the heart of Europe, hundreds of citizens have gathered in squares and main streets to express solidarity with protesters at home and to raise their voices against the current government.
After the rally in Toronto, Canada, hundreds of Albanians from the diaspora also gathered in Stuttgart, Germany, and Paris, France. Young people, children, and the elderly held national flags and banners with anti-government messages, while the rallies were dominated by chants such as: “Albania is ours!”, “Rama go!”, “Revolution!”, and “Albania does not belong to those in power!”.
The diaspora protests are extending parallel to those that have been heating up the political climate in Albania for days. From Tirana to London, Vienna, Milan, Berlin, Munich, Washington and Stockholm, Albanians are organizing to support each other and to convey the same message: the demand for change and the listening of the citizen voice.
(Albanians in Paris)
What began as a reaction to the developments in Zvërnec is gradually turning into a broader movement with political charge, uniting Albanians at home and abroad. For many of the protesters, participating in these rallies is not only an act of solidarity, but also a way to show that the connection with Albania remains strong despite the distance.
As the protests in Tirana have entered their eighth day, the diaspora is increasingly emerging as an important factor in this wave of civic reaction, giving international echo to the demands being articulated in Albania.
(Albanians in Stuttgart)
Edhe në New York!