Over 300 injured, dozens arrested as Albania protests escalate in Tirana
PM Rama accuses Russia and Iran of fuelling unrest while protesters burn symbolic dialogue cushions
Thousands of demonstrators clashed with police in Albania's capital Tirana on Saturday in the most violent day of protests in weeks, leaving more than 300 people injured and dozens arrested. Police used tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets to disperse crowds who attacked government buildings, including the Ministry of Education, as a national rally organised by students drew support from professors, artists and opposition parties.