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Mass protests in Tirana target Kushner development and Albanian leaders over alleged corruption
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First reported by Kan News · Jun 12, 2026
What happened
An estimated 200,000 people protested in Tirana on the 12th consecutive day of unrest, targeting Jared Kushner’s Albanian real estate project and the country’s top political leaders. The demonstrations intensified after reports that the U.S. may have lifted sanctions on opposition leader Sali Berisha, whom protesters accuse of striking a corrupt deal.
- 01About 200,000 people protested in Tirana on the 12th consecutive day of unrest.
- 02Protesters targeted Jared Kushner’s large real estate project in Albania.
- 03They also accused Prime Minister Edi Rama and opposition leader Sali Berisha.
- 04Berisha reportedly had U.S. sanctions lifted and posted, “I’m back!”
- 05The 2021 U.S. designation cited corruption, public-fund misuse, and political interference.
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