'Flamingo Revolution' takes off as thousands demand Albanian PM's resignation
Flamingos have become a national symbol of protest, triggered by opposition to a luxury development.
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"We want to push justice to investigate."
— Fatos Lubonja , Activist
"I've said it since day one: I want a justice that doesn't look left, doesn't look right, but looks straight."
— Edi Rama , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Edi Rama is the Prime Minister of Albania and a leader in the Socialist Party.
Fatos Lubonja is a writer and human rights activist in Albania.
Trump's son-in-law and a special envoy working on Middle Eastern negotiations.
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Flamingos have become a national symbol of protest, triggered by opposition to a luxury development.
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