Monarchist Protest Turns Violent

A pro-monarchy demonstration in Tirana, the capital, erupted into a firefight between royalists and police, fueling the volatile political climate that emerged from Sunday’s parliamentary elections. State television reported two dead and five injured in the 15-minute shootout outside the Central Election Commission. Albania’s would-be king, Leka, has alleged electoral fraud in a referendum, also held Sunday, on returning the monarchy to the nation. Although final results are not in, officials have indicated that Albanians voted against it.