TIRANA - Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha, after the protests broke out yesterday in Tirana, which have also led to the deaths of three demonstrators, has accused the opposition of attempting a coup against the government. One hundred and thirteen people were arrested after the clashes, some 60 others were injured between officers and demonstrators.Among those arrested, there are six Republican Guard officers accused of multiple murder for the death of demonstrators. The opposition led by the Socialist mayor of the capital, Edi Rama,''he wanted to mount a violent coup''imagining a scenario for Albania in style Tunisia, said Berisha, who has called for next Wednesday in support of a counter- government.
The Socialists deny the charges, but asked the immediate resignation of the prime minister, accused of presiding over a corrupt government, and early voting. Despite no government, moreover, the opposition Albanian observe two days of mourning for the deaths of its militants killed in clashes yesterday in front of the Palace of the Presidency of the Council.
While coming from the EU appeals for calm and dialogue, and Amnesty International urges the Albanian authorities to open an investigation to establish responsibility for the violent crackdown yesterday. For the moment, the situation for the Italians living in Albania, tells the foreign ministry, was "under control".
Berisha: "We will not tolerate further violence." Berisha has drawn a parallel with Tunisia, where President Zine al-Abedine Ben Ali was ousted and forced to flee a wave of protests that hit the country, but comparing the deposed head of state Tunisian political rivals who accused of wanting to overthrow the government by violence.
"The bastard children of Ben Ali Albania have developed scenarios for you ... Tunisian nationals of Albania," he said, saying he was then sure that "no power on earth is able to manipulate the free will of the Albanian people." Berisha has therefore excluded the use of the state of emergency but warned that further violence will not be tolerated.
The protest of the Socialists. "We're in a real dictatorship," he said in an interview with the Republic of the Socialist Party number two Saimir Tahiri - seem to Tunisia in the Balkans. "The Socialists also accused Berisha of not keeping his promises." Only in a year over 100 thousand families - he said - have dropped over the poverty line.
People continue to lose their jobs and have nothing to eat. "" We, however, urged people not to react to moving away. It had to be a peaceful demonstration but like many others has resulted in violence. "Albanian Opposition observe two days of mourning for the deaths of its militants killed in clashes yesterday in front of the Palace of the Presidency of the Council.
The deaths of the protesters will not stop the protests will continue, today announced the socialist deputy Taulant Balla, "in a peaceful manner." The appeal of the EU. Meanwhile, the international community to call for calm and dialogue in the country. In a joint statement, the High Representative for Foreign Policy, Enlargement Commissioner Catherine Ashton and Stefan Fuel appealed to all political forces in the country for a stop to any provocation.
"If Albania wants to proceed on its way to Europe - said in a statement - must engage in a constructive political dialogue to resolve its crisis and to mobilize all the energies of the country towards this end." And to Amnesty. Amnesty International has asked the Albanian authorities to investigate the violent demonstration in Tirana on Friday, in which three people died and dozens were injured, some seriously.
"The police have the right to maintain order and protect the population, but can not exceed the use of violence against those exercising their legitimate right to demonstrate," said Andrea Huber, deputy director for Europe and Central Asia, in a statement placed on the website of the organization for the protection of human rights.
MFA: situation under control. Situation under control for the Italians living in Albania in the aftermath of demonstrations against the government of Sali Berisha: This was announced by the Foreign Ministry sources. The situation is still under observation by the Embassy - explain the same sources - also in light of the announcement of new protests from the opposition.
At the moment there are new gatherings of crowds, the situation is calm in the capital, on the street is that the police maintain order. Following closely in conjunction with partners the development of the situation is also the Ambassador Ettore Sequi, head of EU delegation in the Albanian capital.
The day yesterday. In the fighting of yesterday there were also 17 injuries among staff members, including three seriously, and 22 civilians. There is talk of about 20 thousand people took to the streets in the center of Tirana called by the opposition Socialists. The stones and objects thrown by the demonstrators, the police responded with tear gas and jets of water cannons to disperse the crowd.
- Albanian PM, opposition blame each other for deaths - Reuters (22/01/2011)
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- Albanian PM defiant after unrest - BBC News (22/01/2011)
- Albanian PM slams 'Tunisia-style' revolt, calls counter demo - AFP (22/01/2011)
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