Albanians protest Kushner resort in critical ecosystem
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from the Institute for Public Accuracy
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 in “‘Nation is Not For Sale’: Thousands of Albanians Protest Kushner Resort Plans in Protected Wetland”:
“’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!’ ”
Olsi 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.
Eugene media activist and teacher David Zupan works as an independent contractor for IPA. He is also director of the Speakers’ Clearinghouse, which helps progressive policy analysts find speaking engagements at schools throughout the U.S. and Canada.
