6 Killed, 22 Hurt in Protest Violence
From Times Wire Reports
At least six people died and 22 were injured after protesters and police exchanged gunfire in the southern town of Vlore. Shooting broke out after police clashed with protesters who feared officers were about to storm a university building occupied by anti-government hunger strikers. The town hospital said three civilians, including a boy, 14, were shot dead. The secret police said two officers were shot dead. Another was beaten to death.
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