Tensions during the protest against the “Territorial” reform, tear-gas spray thrown, several injured

The protest by citizens and the opposition, who oppose the voting of the territorial reform in Parliament, has been continuing since 09:00 in the morning.

Several people have been injured during the tensions that have accompanied this protest, as a result of tear-gas spray thrown by the police.

Journalist Lusi Përgjegji reports that some of the injured have been taken by ambulances to be given first aid.

Përgjegji explains that 1,200 police forces are engaged in this protest for its smooth running and monitoring, including the general patrol, the FNSH and the “Shqiponja” forces.

The police have also placed security cordons at every entrance and exit leading towards Parliament, where the draft law on the territorial reform is being discussed.

“Strict measures have been taken by the police on how deputies should make their way to the plenary session, to avoid a possible clash with the protesters outside Parliament. There are 1,200 police forces dealing with monitoring the protest, including the general patrol, the FNSH and the ‘Shqiponjat’. They have placed security cordons at the entrances and exits leading towards Parliament.

Clashes with the police have not been lacking. Protesters have thrown eggs and flares towards the police; on the other hand, the police have responded by shooting them with spray that causes a burning sensation when it comes into contact with the skin.

There have been protesters injured by this police intervention. The intervention of ambulances was needed to give first aid to the injured protesters”, Përgjegji declared.