Punishing protesters without stopping protests
Is freedom of expression being compromised in Albania?
“We determine the place and time of the protest. We do not stop it, but if the criteria are not respected, we consider it illegal.”
Artan Rama
Artan Rama is a freelance journalist based in Tirana who has produced several television programs. In 2016, he won second prize in the EU Investigative Journalism Awards. Recently, he has been reporting stories about environmental crime, exploitation of natural resources, and sustainable development.
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