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'Flamingo Revolution' protestors clash with police
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Protestors in Albania have clashed with police over a planned luxury resort. Police responded with tear gas and water cannon. The resort is backed by Donald Trump's son-in-law. The protests are being dubbed the 'flamingo revolution'. This is because the planned complex is in a wildlife area that is home to thousands of flamingos. It would destroy habitat used by the birds. Protestors want Albania's prime minister to resign or stop the resort.
The resort could be built on the Albanian coast. However, there is neither planning permission nor an environmental impact assessment. Despite this, bulldozers are on the site and large areas have been fenced off. Woodland and sand dunes have been cleared. In addition, a 7 km-long road has been built. Albania's government said the resort would transform the economy. However, the resort could be bad for Albania's EU membership.
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Flamingo Revolution - Level 5
Protestors in Albania have clashed with police over a planned luxury resort on a nature reserve. Police responded with tear gas and water cannon. The proposed resort is backed by Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. The daily protests are being dubbed the 'flamingo revolution'. This is because the planned hotel complex is in a wildlife area that is home to thousands of flamingos. Demonstrators say construction would destroy habitat used by migratory birds. Many protestors are calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign. They want him to stop the resort going ahead.
The resort could be built on the coast of Albania's Adriatic Sea. However, there is no planning permission and an environmental impact assessment has not been conducted. Despite this, many bulldozers are on the site and large areas have been fenced off. Woodland has been cut down and sand dunes have been cleared. A 7 km-long road has also been constructed. Albania's government said the resort was necessary to transform the country's economy. However, the European Union has warned construction could cause problems for Albania's EU membership.
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Flamingo Revolution - Level 6
Thousands of protestors in Albania have clashed with police over the planned construction of a luxury resort on a nature reserve. Police have responded with tear gas and water cannon. The proposed development is backed by Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. The protests are part of daily rallies that are being dubbed the 'flamingo revolution'. This is because the planned resort is on a pristine wildlife area that is home to thousands of flamingos. Demonstrators say the project would destroy habitats used by migratory birds. Many of those taking to the streets are calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. They want him to reverse his decision to allow the resort to go ahead.
The land at the heart of the demonstrations is at the Narta Lagoon on 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 on the site and large areas have been fenced off. Protestors report that woodland has been cut down and sand dunes have been cleared. A 7 km-long road has also been constructed along 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.
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