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Inside the Anti-Government Protests in Albania: The Flamingo Revolution

San Francisco, Tirana, politics, environment, protests, City and County of San Francisco

Mass anti-government protests in Albania oppose a $1.4 billion luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump on protected coastal land. The movement, called the 'flamingo revolution,' uses pink flamingos as a symbol of resistance.

Thousands have gathered in Tirana to demand protection of wetlands and coastlines. The protests highlight tensions between development and environmental conservation.

This story was originally reported by kalw. Read the original article here.

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