Protesters call for resignation of Albanian parliament speaker
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E-mail Xinhua, March 13, 2015
The opposition of Albania gathered on Thursday tens of thousands of supporters to protest in front of the Albanian Parliament and Prime Minister's headquarters.
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Albanian opposition supporters protest in front of the office of Albanian prime minister in Tirana, capital of Albania on March 12, 2015. Tens of thousands of Albanians rallied to demand the resignation of Albanian Parliament Speaker Ilir Meta, who has been accused of plotting assassination of two members of parliament. [Photo/Xinhua] |
Lulzim Basha, leader of the opposition Democratic Party, called on Speaker of Parliament Ilir Meta to resign.
"The Albanian people expected more jobs and safety, but differently from what was promised, they have found more unemployment and more insecurity," said Lulzim Basha.
In the speech held in front of protesters, Basha gave arguments for the removal of Meta by mentioning alleged murder attempts ordered by Ilir Meta against two lawmakers of the Parliament, poverty, unemployment, increase of taxes, deterioration of the public safety, and etc.
Ilir Meta, has denied all wrongdoing and has said the allegations are politically motivated.
Meta has been spoken to by prosecutors about the alleged plot, but he has not been charged with any crime.
The protest was peaceful and no incident was marked during its progress.
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