Bangladesh, Feb. 22 -- A corruption case involving Albanias deputy prime minister has escalated into violent street clashes and a high-stakes political confrontation, exposing deep divisions within the countrys governing institutions and raising fresh concerns about the rule of law in a nation aspiring to move closer to the European Union.

On February 20, tensions erupted in the capital, Tirana, as demonstrators clashed with police outside government buildings. Protesters hurled petrol bombs and fireworks toward the office of Prime Minister Edi Rama, prompting security forces to respond with tear gas and water cannons. The unrest marked the fourth major wave of protests in recent weeks, underscoring mounting public anger over what critic...