Thousands Flood Tirana Again Over Kushner Project and Corruption Claims
An estimated 200,000 people protested in Albania’s capital, Tirana, for the 12th straight night against a massive real estate project tied to businessman Jared Kushner. Demonstrators said the project is a symbol of what they call cross-party government corruption.
The crowd targeted both Prime Minister Edi Rama and opposition leader Sali Berisha, holding signs condemning both men for backing the development. The protesters say the project reflects a deeper system of political favoritism and public abuse.
Tensions rose further after opposition figures said the United States had lifted sanctions imposed on Berisha over alleged corruption. Berisha confirmed the reports. According to the protesters, this suggests a quid pro quo in which Berisha advances the business interests of people close to the American administration in exchange for clearing his name and removing the sanctions.
Some of the protest organizers said the demonstrations are a continuation of systemic corruption that is eroding public trust in state institutions. The nightly protests appear set to continue as anger grows over both the project and the sanctions issue.
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