Albanian opposition disrupts parliament over imprisonment, alleging political motivation.

Albanian opposition lawmakers from the Democratic Party violently disrupted a parliament session to protest the imprisonment of fellow legislator Ervin Salianji, sentenced to a year in jail for slander. They claim the ruling Socialist Party is politically motivated in its actions. The opposition, led by Sali Berisha, under house arrest for corruption, plans protests in Tirana starting next week. Albania is negotiating EU membership amid ongoing corruption challenges.

September 30, 2024
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