Albanian police fire rubber bullets as protests against Rama reach a fifth day

Police used rubber bullets for the first time on Saturday, as protesters threw stones, petrol bombs and fireworks near Prime Minister Edi Rama's office in Tirana. National police chief Skender Hita said they were used "in a limited manner."

Hita said 167 people had been arrested over five days of unrest and 132 officers injured. Seven officers were suspended over allegations that they exceeded their authority.

"We are demanding our rights, our future and a better country."

— Sinan Billa, journalism student

Rama, who has refused to resign, visited damaged businesses on Saturday and promised to listen to students and protect their right to protest. He accused the opposition of encouraging the violence.