Albanian Democrats plans major disruptions nationwide in protest against arrest of former president
This Friday, the General Secretary Flamur Noka and the vice-chairpersons of the Democratic Party gathered branch leaders to strategize for the upcoming protest on October 29. The meeting, which lasted over an hour, aimed at ensuring maximum participation in the rally scheduled for 5:00 PM across several cities.
Why is this important: The Democratic Party’s call for a nationwide traffic disruption is a significant escalation in their campaign of civil disobedience. This move comes after the party leader, Sali Berisha, urged a total paralysis of traffic across the country, reflecting rising political tensions.
Context: Sources indicate that the Democrats plan to block several key junctions to cripple traffic flow. Specific blockade points include the entrance to Tirana at “Kthesa e Kamzës,” roundabouts in Rrogozhina, Levan, Bradashesh, and Milot in the north. These actions aim to amplify the protest’s impact and press their political demands by disrupting daily life extensively.
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