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Protesters Tear Down Fencing at $5.7 Billion Albanian Resort Site
Around 200 demonstrators removed barriers at a $5.7 billion project near protected wetlands. Clashes with police occurred at the site, and larger protests took place in Tirana.
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Around 200 protesters tore down fencing surrounding a luxury resort development in Albania. 7 billion and is located near protected wetlands. Demonstrators clashed with Albanian police at the construction site.
The resort is being built with the backing of Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law. Large demonstrations also took place in Tirana on Friday. Opposition to the project near the wetlands has grown in recent days.
Demonstrations continue over another planned resort linked to Jared Kushner. The actions follow earlier protests against the developments.
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