Clashes Erupt at Albanian PM’s London Rally

Dissenters opposing Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama faced violent suppression during his London rally, highlighting tensions within the diaspora. Photos available for editorial use.

LONDON — Tensions ran high at a rally held by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, as dissenting activists clashed with the Prime Minister’s personnel in a series of violent altercations.

The rally, initially intended to be a celebratory gathering for Rama’s supporters, turned chaotic when activists opposing his leadership staged protests. Security personnel responded with force, leading to a brutal scene where several activists were beaten, leaving some injured and unidentifiable in the commotion. [VX Pictures]