Albania: Protesters raid Democratic Party offices in Tirana

Hundreds of protesters and supporters of former Albanian prime minister and president, Sali Berisha, raided the offices of the centre-right Democratic Party of Albania in Tirana on Saturday.

Protesters attempted to break their way into the building with tools while its occupants fought back with the help of a fire extinguisher, before entry points were eventually forced and the premises stormed.

Police responded to the incident by sending officers in riot gear and deploying tear gas, pepper spray and a water cannon against the protesters.

An internal power struggle in the country’s main opposition party has caused tensions to escalate, resulting in the raiding of the building.