Albanian protests escalate against Jared Kushner-backed $1.6bn luxury resort project
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Helena Smith
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Summary
Thousands of protesters in Albania have taken to the streets of Tirana for three consecutive days to oppose a $1.6bn luxury resort project backed by Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law. The protests, featuring inflatable flamingos symbolizing environmental concerns, are set to intensify after opponents rejected Prime Minister Edi Rama's offer to discuss solutions. Conservation groups claim construction has begun in a protected coastal area in southern Albania, while the prime minister defends the project as a source of jobs and investment.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThousands took to the streets of Tirana for a third straight day on Wednesday, some of them brandishing inflatable flamingos in a nod to feared environmental damage
Conservation groups say work has begun in protected coastal area, while prime minister insists project will bring jobs and investment
Opponents rejected an offer from the country's prime minister 'to discuss solutions'
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