Protest in Albania against work on luxury development linked to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner

[meganl@mas.to]

They've got a couple absolutely GIANT Albanian flags out tonight - looks like a production of Les Miserables in that way...

#Albania #Corruption #Balkans #Europe #FlamingoRevolution #Environment #Protest

[meganl@mas.to]

"Albanians make history! The square has been full for 2 months, today is the 60th day of the civic revolt"

Shqiptarët bëjnë historinë! Sheshi plot për 2 muaj, sot dita e 60-të e revoltës qytetare

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0H0-l9SmwE

#Albania #Corruption #Balkans #Europe #FlamingoRevolution #Environment #Protest

[meganl@mas.to]

Day 60 of anti-corruption protest in Tirana, Albania is massing up for the nightly march as I post this.

Shqiptarët bëjnë historinë! Sheshi plot për 2 muaj, dita e 60-të e revoltës

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYLb6Kedcxw #Albania #Corruption #Balkans #Europe #FlamingoRevolution #Environment #Protest

[meganl@mas.to]

Trump and Kushner resort plan sparks ‘flamingo revolution’ in Albania

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfvq7eyQtYQ
#Albania #Corruption #Balkans #Europe #FlamingoRevolution #Environment #Protest

[meganl@mas.to]

Day 61 of anti-corruption protest in Tirana, Albania

“Shqipëria kërkon revolucion”/ 61 ditë revoltë, qytetarët në protestë: Rama, jepe dorëheqjen!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjrc61KeSC4 #Albania #Corruption #Balkans #Europe #FlamingoRevolution #Environment #Protest

[meganl@mas.to]

Looks like I managed to break this thread yesterday so here is a connection to the spur:

https://mas.to/@meganL/117014019311918881 #Albania #Corruption #Balkans #Europe #FlamingoRevolution #Environment #Protest

[meganl@mas.to]

"Dua Lipa and Ivanka Trump go head to head in Albania | If You're Listening"

This goes into more of the background than anything I've seen yet from English language media.

The protestors are not just calling for the current PM's resignation (Edi Rama, Socialist Party). They're calling for all corrupt oligarchs to be held to account and that include former PM Sali Berisha (Democratic Party) who you'll see in vintage footage in this piece.

One aspect this report overlooks is how people's lands are confiscated by the state. Titles have been in dispute since Communism & land *still* gets confiscated now. The oligarch who erected a fence on the mainland opposite the island doesn't have true title to that public land & that is where the catalyst started this year. When Albanians saw his private goons drag a protestor behind the fence while cops just watched.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNapEqX-324 #Albania #Corruption #Balkans #Europe #FlamingoRevolution #Environment #Protest

[redcrew@mstdn.social]

@meganL Thank you for sharing this video. While I've read news stories about the protests, I didn't know the background and recent history of the previous get-rich schemes.

[meganl@mas.to]

Day 63 of anti-corruption protest in Tirana, Albania

63 ditë | Diaspora zbarkon sot në Tiranë! Kërkesë e panegociueshme mbetet dorëheqja e kryeministrit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UI5DPhf_HoY #Albania #Corruption #Balkans #Europe #FlamingoRevolution #Environment #Protest

[meganl@mas.to]

A little late, but AP posted footage from July 27, when protestors massed up in the day because Parliament moved forward a session in date, trying to avoid the protestors.

If you look carefully, you can see one of the plainclothes cops they use as agents provocateurs in amongst the uniformed cops. You can tell because while actual protestors are being repelled and/or arrested, this guy in the black polo is embraced by the cops and left his freedom of movement.

The cops were there in force with a water cannon before anything had even started. Every time, it's the cops starting it. The "worst" the protestors have done is throw eggs at corrupt politicians & their luxury cars.

"Tense scenes at further Albania protests over tourism project linked to Trump's son-in-law Kushner"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Row3IZuZJBE #Albania #Corruption #Balkans #Europe #FlamingoRevolution #Environment #Protest

[meganl@mas.to]

Day 64 of anti-corruption protest in Tirana, Albania

64 ditë revoltë | Kërkesë e panegociueshme mbetet dorëheqja e kryeministrit

Wheelchair and mobility scooter users in the vanguard tonight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yob68uo107w

#Albania #Corruption #Balkans #Europe #FlamingoRevolution #Environment #Protest

[gurre@mastodon.nu]

@meganL
The Albanian people being really impressive rn

[meganl@mas.to]

@Gurre I agree. It's too bad international media only seem interested if they can focus on the Kushner connection, or if the cops getting violent provides some sensational footage.

[meganl@mas.to]

Day 65 of anti-corruption protest in Tirana, Albania

65 ditë revoltë | Kërkesë e panegociueshme mbetet dorëheqja e kryeministrit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ35BZXzOB0

#Albania #Corruption #Balkans #Europe #FlamingoRevolution #Environment #Protest

[meganl@mas.to]

Day 66 of anti-corruption protest in Tirana, Albania

66 ditë revoltë | Kërkesë e panegociueshme mbetet dorëheqja e kryeministrit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In_x_2uURXM #Albania #Corruption #Balkans #Europe #FlamingoRevolution #Environment #Protest

[meganl@mas.to]

Inside Albania's Flamingo Revolution | 7.30

The latest Trump family extravaganza is planned for an unexpected location.

Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump want to develop Albania's coastline, home to a flamboyance of flamingos.

But for the locals there is nothing funny or exotic in the Trump's proposal.

Massive demonstrations have broken out protesting the development.

ABC Europe correspondent Elias Clure reports. This story was filmed by Che Chorley, produced by Raveen Hunjan and edited by Fred Shaw.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81eUG-x34lk #Albania #Corruption #Balkans #Europe #FlamingoRevolution #Environment #Protest

[meganl@mas.to]

"Diaspora mobilized, massive protests in August! The third return to stand in the square"

Diaspora e mobilizuar, protesta masive në gusht! Rikthimi i tretë për të qëndruar në shesh

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl5fRIrWSRE #Albania #FlamingoRevolution #Protest #Resistance #Corruption

[meganl@mas.to]

Day 67 of anti-corruption protest in Tirana, Albania.

67 ditë revoltë | Kërkesë e panegociueshme mbetet dorëheqja e kryeministrit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QBNLAbklsk #Albania #Corruption #Balkans #Europe #FlamingoRevolution #Environment #Protest

[meganl@mas.to]

Day 68 of anti-corruption protest in Tirana, Albania

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr19AMPYUe0 #Albania #Corruption #Balkans #Europe #FlamingoRevolution #Environment #Protest

[meganl@mas.to]

Day 69 of anti-corruption protest in Tirana, Albania

LIVE | 69 ditë revoltë. Kërkesë e panegociueshme e protestuesve, dorëheqja e Ramës

"69 days of revolt. Protesters' non-negotiable demand: Rama's resignation"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgnH2plwLd8 #Albania #Corruption #Balkans #Europe #FlamingoRevolution #Environment #Protest