Thousands protestors in Albania have clashed police over the planned construction of a luxury resort a nature reserve. Police have responded tear gas and water cannon. The proposed development is backed Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. The protests are part daily rallies that are being dubbed the 'flamingo revolution'. This is because the planned resort is a pristine wildlife area that is home to thousands of flamingos. Demonstrators say the project would destroy habitats used migratory birds. Many of those taking to the streets are calling the resignation Prime Minister Edi Rama. They want him to reverse his decision to allow the resort to go ahead.
The land the heart of the demonstrations is the Narta Lagoon the coast of Albania's Adriatic Sea. Even though planning permission has not been granted and an environmental impact assessment has not been conducted, work has gone ahead. There are many bulldozers the site and large areas have been fenced . Protestors report that woodland has been cut down and sand dunes have been cleared. A 7 km-long road has also been constructed a peninsula. Albania's government said the resort was necessary to help transform the country's economy. However, the European Union has warned the resort could hinder Albania's EU membership.
