Albanian police fire teargas as protesters storm party offices

The protesters were supporters of former Albanian president and prime minister Sali Berisha, who was thrown out of the party last year after being banned from the US due to alleged corruption.

Police officers stand guard as protesters attack the headquarters of the Democratic Party in Tirana, Albania, January 8, 2022.

Police officers stand guard as protesters attack the headquarters of the Democratic Party in Tirana, Albania, January 8, 2022.

(photo credit: REUTERS/FLORION GOGA)

ByREUTERS

JANUARY 8, 2022 15:47