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Albanian protests intensify over Kushner-linked projects

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Albanian protests ~~expand~~ intensify over ~~Kushner-Trump resort~~ Kushner-linked projects

The ~~unrest surrounding proposed~~ ‘Flamingo Revolution’ has intensified as the movement against luxury ~~resorts~~ resort projects in Albania ~~has escalated into a widespread movement dubbed the ‘Flamingo Revolution’.~~ enters its 100th day. While ~~initial~~ the unrest began over environmental concerns ~~focused on~~ regarding the €4-billion Zvërnec ~~project managed by Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners, the scope of the controversy has expanded to include~~ project, a €1.4-billion ~~investment on~~ Sazan Island investment, and a €4.7-billion ~~project in the~~ Narta ~~lagoon. Environmentalists and scientists report significant ecological damage. Satellite imagery from May shows that preparatory work in the Narta~~ lagoon project, it has ~~already resulted in cleared vegetation and the construction of~~ escalated into a ~~bridge and road, disrupting water flow~~ major political uprising against systemic corruption and ~~threatening~~ the ~~nesting sites of vulnerable loggerhead sea turtles. Marine biologist Olsi Nika~~ government of ~~EcoAlbania described~~ Prime Minister Edi Rama. New scrutiny has emerged regarding the ~~impact as a “biodiversity massacre,” warning~~ Zvërnec development, managed by Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners. Reports indicate that ~~some damage may be irreversible. What began as environmental activism has evolved into~~ Albania Land Development, a ~~broader political uprising. Protesters are now demanding~~ company linked to the ~~repeal of 2024 laws that eased protections~~ Trump family, transferred approximately $125 million to Artur Shehu to acquire land for ~~sensitive zones~~ the project. Shehu is currently under investigation by Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) and European services for suspected involvement in international drug trafficking and money laundering. Local residents allege the ~~abolition of strategic investment laws. Demonstrators~~ land was originally seized through forged documents. Protests have ~~accused the political class of prioritizing foreign capital over national rights~~ turned more volatile, with recent clashes in Tirana involving demonstrators throwing eggs and ~~environmental preservation.~~ tomatoes at riot police as they attempted to reach parliament. At least seven individuals have been detained. Prime Minister ~~Edi~~ Rama ~~has defended~~ continues to defend the ~~government’s position,~~ investments as essential for economic growth, characterizing the protests as a sign of a ‘normal European country’ and suggesting ~~that~~ mobilization is ~~being fueled~~ driven by social media algorithms and international content regarding the Trump-linked projects. Despite the demonstrations, which have lasted over 70 days, Rama affirmed that the government will not halt the Zvërnec project but will engage in consultations. Meanwhile, political opposition groups. However, activists continue to ~~call for his resignation, citing systemic corruption~~ demand the repeal of 2024 environmental protection laws and the ~~mismanagement~~ resignation of ~~coastal ecosystems.~~ the Prime Minister, citing the destruction of vital habitats for flamingos, pelicans, and sea turtles.

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