Albanian Ministry of Justice set on fire as student protests turn to riots in Tirana
Hundreds of students joined anti-government protests in Albania's capital, Tirana, demanding education reforms. The demonstrations turned into rioting, and the Ministry of Justice is on fire.
Hundreds of students have joined anti-government protests in Tirana, the capital of Albania, demanding reforms to the education system. According to an Al Jazeera news video published on 15 October, the demonstrations have turned into riots, and the country's Ministry of Justice building is on fire.
What the protesters want
The main demand of the demonstrators is education reform. The protests are directed against the government and involve hundreds of students.
What is known about the unrest
The source says protesters rioted and that the Ministry of Justice is burning. The brief report gives no information on injuries, arrests, the extent of the damage, or the response of the government and police. It also does not say who set the building alight.
Because the report is very short, a fuller account of the circumstances is not yet available. More may become clear once additional information emerges from official sources.
