Albanian anti-government protesters hurl petrol bombs and scuffle with police

Police officers react to the fire after a Molotov cocktail was thrown, while supporters of the opposition attend an anti-government protest, in front of Tirana’s Mayors office, in Tirana, Albania, July 11, 2024. REUTERS/Florion Goga

TIRANA (Reuters) - Opposition protesters pelted Albania's government building and a mayor's office with petrol bombs late on Thursday, accusing Prime Minister Edi Rama of corruption and demanding his resignation.

Thousands of opposition supporters gathered in front of Rama's office and later at the office of Tirana's mayor who is also from Rama's Socialist Party.