Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort stokes days of protests in Albania

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Demonstrators have been protesting a billion-dollar resort development in Albania for seven consecutive days.
The project is linked to investors including Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump.
Activists have named their movement the "Flamingo Revolution," using the bird as a symbol of threatened wildlife.
The development is planned for Sazan Island and the Vjosa-Narta protected zone, an area rich in wildlife.
Public anger escalated after footage of an activist being removed from the site went viral.
Protesters cite a lack of transparency and alleged corruption within the Albanian government as key reasons for their outrage.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama supports the project, emphasizing its potential economic benefits and vowing it will not stop under his leadership.
Albania's anti-corruption prosecution office has opened an investigation into the project.
A representative for the development company stated their focus is on responsible stewardship and community benefit.

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