Leading opposition Socialist Party of Albania announced a new wave of protests, in which they will demand resignation of government and call for early parliamentary elections.

First demonstrations are to be held on March 8 in Tirana, in which women will condemn Prime Minister Sali Berisa for his recent statement that women are unable to run public institutions. Next protest gathering, to follow that one, is scheduled for March 15.

According the announcements in media, a hunger strike is also to start in front of the government building in Tirana, which will not stop until interior minister resigns.

The opposition accuses security service members for shooting at the protesters without a reason on January 21, killing four persons and injuring dozens more.

The wave of protests in Albania has been going on for more than two months, ever since Vice President Ilir Meta was accused of being corrupted, after which he had to resign.

The opposition accuses government of being utterly corrupted and involved on organised crime, saying they should resign and call for early elections, particularly because Prime Minister Berisa is claimed to have reached his position by stealing votes, which he denied repeatedly.