Albanian Opposition Protests Demand Technocratic Government

Thousands rally in Tirana calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation amid corruption accusations.

Protesters are demanding the formation of a technocratic caretaker cabinet before the upcoming parliamentary elections.
The protests have been marked by clashes with police, with demonstrators throwing Molotov cocktails at government buildings.
The opposition accuses Prime Minister Edi Rama's government of corruption and manipulating the judiciary.
Opposition leader Sali Berisha remains under house arrest, which his supporters claim is politically motivated.
The U.S. and EU urge dialogue, warning that violence could hinder Albania's EU integration efforts.