India asks citizens in Italy, Albania to exercise caution amid unrest

The Indian embassies in Italy and Albania on Monday issued advisories asking Indian citizens to exercise caution amid unrest in the European countries.

The police in Milan on Saturday clashed with protesters during demonstrations against poor services and ‌rising cost of living, Reuters reported. There was similar unrest elsewhere in Italy including in northern cities of Bologna, Brescia, Bergamo and Turin, it quoted the police as saying on Sunday.

The protesters in Albania clashed with the riot police on the seventh consecutive day of demonstrations demanding better university conditions, end to corruption and the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, BBC reported on Tuesday.

The Albanian prime minister on Monday accused protesters of crossing a “red line” after a police station was set ablaze and petrol bombs were thrown during escalating clashes in capital Tirana, AFP reported.

The Indian embassy in Rome said that citizens should avoid crowded areas and protest sites, and closely follow local news about the situation.

The Indian diplomatic mission in Tirana urged citizens to remain vigilant and follow instructions issued by the local authorities.

“It is to be noted that Tirana and even Albania is a small city and country” the embassy said. “So, the disturbances can spread out quickly.”

Indian citizens were asked to avoid unnecessary movement to or in affected areas, particularly in the...

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