Albanian PM warns of ‘red line’ after police station set ablaze

The PM said he was prepared for dialogue, except with those who commit violence and political parties that fail to distance themselves from it. Albanian PM Edi Rama accused protesters of crossing a “red line” Monday after a police station was set ablaze during anti-govt demonstrations.Demonstrators have clashed with police since last Tuesday as months of protests escalate, driven by fresh demands for better university conditions, anger over corruption and renewed calls for Rama’s resignation. “Protests are a right, whereas violence is a crime; this red line must be drawn clearly at this critical stage of our democratic development,” Rama said.The PM said he was prepared for dialogue, except with those who commit violence and political parties that fail to distance themselves from it.Protesters again briefly clashed with police outside the education ministry Monday afternoon, after gathering in their hundreds from early morning. Demonstrators hurled stones at riot police, who responded with tear gas, forcing the crowd to disperse.“We will continue our movement until Rama resigns. We are not criminals, we want social peace and better living conditions in our country,” Leka Sina, a 22...