Protests by pupils and students continued today, with tensions escalating in Tirana. Demonstrators threw stones at police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons. Pupils and students have boycotted classes and taken to the streets in Tirana, Shkodra, Korça and Durrës. They are calling for change and marching through the cities.
In the capital, demonstrators marched through several streets. They passed Parliament before heading down Durrës Street towards the Ministry of Education. Protesters gathered on both sides of Durrës Street. Police deployed two water-cannon vehicles as tensions escalated. Clashes involving stone-throwing and tear gas further heightened tensions.
The protests have also spread to other parts of the country. Pupils in Divjakë, Vlorë and Durrës have boycotted classes. In Shkodra, students joined the demonstrations, boycotting classes and marching through the city with banners and placards. Their slogans included a call for revolution.
In Korça, pupils have also boycotted classes. They are expected to join students at the protest.
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