Police intervention sparks protests More than 40 people detained out of 100 individuals who tried to force their way into police stations Police batons and rubber truncheons against demonstrators who refused to disperse One protester dies Meanwhile, the protests are dispersed by the police TIRANA - The next parade will be marked by an escalation of the situation in “Skënderbej” Square, although Monday morning's clashes, which led to the arrest of around 40 demonstrators, were more of a sign that tolerance was running out. Opposition leaders Sali Berisha and Tritan Shehu, in a series of statements, have held “the president of the republic and the government” responsible for the situation created in the country. Yesterday afternoon, a group of around 100 people, including some unknown individuals, attempted to move toward police stations No. 1 and No. 2. The police stopped them by force, using rubber batons. In the ensuing confusion, as a result of the clash, one protester was killed, while a large number were injured. The demonstrators refused to disperse and the situation became even more tense. According to police sources, those detained are accused of disturbing public order and resisting law-enforcement forces. The protest was linked to the pyramid schemes and the heavy losses suffered by citizens. The tension is also spreading to Fier and Shkodër. On Sunday, police pushing the crowd of demonstrators in “Skënderbej” Square

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Back on the streets against the "Ilirion" bank, police and the people... SHKODËR - The demonstrators took to the streets again against the pyramid schemes and especially against “Ilirion”. The police intervened to maintain order while many citizens joined the protest.

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Tragedy in Fier: One protester dies

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