Translated from Albanian · Original article in Albanian →
Moments of tension and clashes were recorded in the city of Korçë during a protest. According to footage and information from the ground, police officers carried out violent detentions of citizens, including minors.
As the police intervened and put the detained people into a police van, a lawyer stepped in forcefully to defend the citizens’ rights. He addressed the police officers, calling on them to stop the violence:
“You are taking children! Let them protest!”
The situation remained tense in the area, while citizens and supporters present opposed the police actions, demanding the immediate release of those detained during the protest. /bw/
