Albania fines protest attendees $6,000 amid anti-government unrest

Albania's government has imposed fines exceeding $6,000—six times the average monthly salary—on any demonstrator present at a protest that turns violent, regardless of personal conduct. This follows months of anti-government protests in Tirana that have recently escalated into clashes with security forces. The measure signals a hardline response to ongoing unrest, raising concerns about civil liberties and the stability of the government.

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