Albanian opposition on fire

In a dramatic protest, Albanian opposition politicians set fire to wooden chairs outside parliament in response to the one-year prison sentence of former MP Ervin Salianji. The protests escalated during a parliamentary session, with opposition members carrying chairs out and igniting them on the steps, prompting security to quickly extinguish the fire. Salianji, a member of the Democratic Party, was convicted of making a 'false report' against a former interior minister, a charge he claims is politically motivated. The parliament speaker condemned the act as disrespectful to citizens, while the opposition has called for a major protest in Tirana on October 7. Additionally, Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha faces corruption charges from his time as prime minister, which he also denies. This incident highlights ongoing political tensions in Albania as the opposition confronts government actions they view as unjust.