3 killed in anti-government unrest in Albania

Albanian demonstrators clash with riot police during an anti-government protest in Tirana on January 21, 2011.

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• Thousands demonstrate outside the office of the Albanian prime minister
• The protests are called by the opposition to pressure Sali Berisha to resign
• 23 protesters and 17 police officers also injured in clashes

Tirana, Albania (CNN) -- At least three people were killed Friday during an anti-government protest outside the Albanian prime minister's office, officials said.
Thousands demonstrated outside Prime Minister Sali Berisha's office, urging him to resign amid corruption allegations. The protest was called by the opposition Socialist Party.
Some protesters clashed with the more than 1,000 police personnel providing security during the demonstration. Protesters threw stones and Molotov cocktails before police used water cannons in an attempt to disperse the crowds.