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Protests Erupt in Tirana Amid Controversial Arrest Requests

12/23/2025

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On December 22, 2025, opposition protests erupted in Tirana, led by Democratic Party MP Belind Kellici.
SPAK requested to lift parliamentary immunity for Balluku to arrest her.
Prime Minister Rama criticized the charges and said the Socialist Party would not back Balluku until the Constitutional Court rules in January.
Protests intensified after SPAK raided members of a suspected criminal group linked to AKSHI, whose leaders are under house arrest.

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On December 22, 2025, opposition protests erupted in Tirana, led by Democratic Party MP Belind Kellici.
SPAK requested to lift parliamentary immunity for Balluku to arrest her.
Prime Minister Rama criticized the charges and said the Socialist Party would not back Balluku until the Constitutional Court rules in January.
Protests intensified after SPAK raided members of a suspected criminal group linked to AKSHI, whose leaders are under house arrest.