Albanian Demonstrators Clash With Police In Toll-Road Protest

[Gazhelmet]

Albanian police say 14 officers were injured during protests against new tolls being imposed on a road linking the country with Kosovo.

Thousands of residents gathered on March 31 in the northern town of Kukes to demand cancelation of the tolls being imposed for drivers on the main artery between the two Balkan countries, both of which have ethnic-Albanian majorities.

Demonstrators threw stones and broke toll-collection boxes with bars and set fire to them.

The road fees range in price from 2.5 euros for a motorcycle to 22.5 euros ($27.72) for large trucks.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said the authorities would punish those carrying out violence against police officers and damaging property.

"The violators and those who inspired them should stop thinking they will triumph over the law," Rama said.

https://www.rferl.org/a/albania-kosovo-protests-over-road-tax/29137811.html
Albania demonstrators clash with police in road toll row | Reute..