On Sunday, a court in Tirana released 19 people detained during violent protests over a controversial coastal resort project linked to President Donald Trump’s family, even as broader anti-corruption demonstrations continue to spread across Albania.
Albania Court Frees Protesters After Tirana Clashes
The protesters were arrested during clashes with police and initially accused of "refusing to obey police orders, organizing illegal demonstrations and disturbing public order," according to their lawyer, reported Al Jazeera.
The court ruled that most would be freed without charges, while two were placed under house arrest and 12 were required to report regularly to judicial authorities.
Demonstrators and supporters outside the courthouse cheered the decision, chanting "Free the boys" as nightly protests continued across Tirana.
