Reuters reports: “Thousands took to the streets of Albania’s capital Tirana on Wednesday in the largest demonstration yet against the development of a luxury resort planned by U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.”
Earlier this month, the International Business Times reported: “Jared Kushner Admits Nat Rothschild Helped Him Secure Remote Private Island During Yacht Vacation.” Also see backgrounder in Forbes.
Common Dreams reported: “‘Nation is Not For Sale’: Thousands of Albanians Protest Kushner Resort Plans in Protected Wetland” that: “’Barbed wire cannot silence people,’ said one conservationist. ‘A protected landscape of global importance is under attack, and people are demanding an end to the devastation.’ … ‘Don’t defend the oligarchs!’ one man was seen shouting into a megaphone. ‘Those are the citizens’ properties!’”
Available for a limited number of interviews:
OLSI JAZEXHI, [email protected]
Jazexhi is a Albanian historian currently at the International Islamic University in Malaysia. He has been involved in anti-fracking and other efforts in Albania. He was recently interviewed by the “21st Century Wire” about the Kushner deal and corruption in the Albanian government.
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