Activists arrested as protests against waste imports continue

TIRANA, Nov. 23 – Activists of the Alliance Against Waste Imports and other members of civil society in Albania have launched fresh protests against a bill that would allow Albanian companies to import waste for recycling. “Two young protesters were detained by police as activists set up tends in front of the parliament building and stayed overnight as part of an ongoing protest. They were released the next day but face prosecution for “disturbing the peace,” police said. Protests started Wednesday evening and activists vowed to continue the protests until Thursday evening as the parliament holds its weekly parliamentary session….