Albanian Opposition Erect Tent to Press Election Demands

Albania's main opposition parties led by the Democratic Party demanded the formation of a technical government that would then ensure a new free and fair election on June 18. In the meantime, the Democrats announced a complete boycott of parliament until their demand is fulfilled.

Democratic Party leader Lulzim Basha, while commemorating the 26th anniversary of the mass protests that toppled Albania's communist dictatorship, said they would continue their protest indefinitely.

"We are here to continue the path toward modern democracy that was opened 26 years ago by the Albanian people. We are here today to tell Edi Rama to go. We want a technical government that will bring free and fair elections," Basha said on Monday.

Following a major anti-government protest on Saturday, the opposition has started an ongoing protest, erecting a big tent in the main boulevard of Tirana in front of the Prime Minister's office, vowing not to vacate the tent until Edi Rama has resigned.

Inside the tent, opposition representatives passed the time on Monday by listening to political speeches, singing and playing cards and chess.

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