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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Protests Grow In Albania Over Jared Kushner-Backed Luxury Resort
Caption: Protests Grow In Albania Over Jared Kushner-Backed Luxury Resort. Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Tirana to oppose a proposed $1.6 billion luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of President Donald Trump. Demonstrators accuse the Albanian government of approving the project without sufficient transparency or public consultation. Conservation groups say construction work has already begun in a protected coastal area considered one of the Mediterranean’s most environmentally sensitive regions. Prime Minister Edi Rama has defended the development, arguing it will bring jobs, investment and help transform Albania into a high-end tourism destination. Rama offered to meet protesters to discuss concerns but insisted there was “absolutely no chance” the investment would be halted while he remains in office. Environmental campaigners say the project threatens habitats that support endangered wildlife, including Mediterranean monk seals, flamingos and Dalmatian pelicans. The resort would cover parts of Sazan Island and nearby protected wetlands and coastal areas in southern Albania. Protest organisers say demonstrations will continue until construction stops and the affected habitats are restored. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Jared Kushner,Donald Trump,Prime Minister,Edi Rama,Albania,luxury resort,protests,environment,Sazan Island,tourism,conservation,development,politics,investment,biodiversity,Mediterranean,climate concerns
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