Thousands of Albanians demand prime minister's resignation - BBC News

Flamingos have become a national symbol of protest, triggered by opposition to a luxury development.

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, While the "Flamingo Revolution" was spurred by opposition to a luxury development project, it is now a protest movement against alleged government corruption

First they protested about flamingos, now the crowd on the streets below Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama's office has begun to chant about schools, jobs and living standards as well – and wants him to resign.

The pink migratory birds became the symbol of Albania's nightly rallies because they flock to Narta Lagoon, a protected area near the coastal city of Vlora.

A group of international investors – including US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner – want to develop a luxury resort nearby, and the government has granted them "special investor" status.

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Conservationists argue that the proposed luxury resort would be detrimental to Albania's unique wildlife, not least its flamingo population