Alben Kola

Valigiablu (22 Jun 2026) names Alben Kola, from Kukës, as one of three declared initiators of the protest, the most visible figure of the march, and a permanent activist. He says the protest targets corruption, lack of transparency, poor hospitals, abandoned schools and emigration. The AP profile in search summaries describes him as an environmental activist and tour guide campaigning on conservation and anti-corruption, and as one of the organisers. Some sources spell his first name 'Arben'; the spelling here follows Valigiablu. He, Luciana Kokaj and Arilida Lleshi said the protest permits were issued in their names and denied that a single leader sits behind the protest. No funding, grant, NGO or OSF or OSFA link was found.

Says the protest has grown beyond its original cause; 'They were against corruption' (search summary of AP profile). Denies a single leader behind the protest (Valigiablu, 22 Jun 2026).

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• Alleged relationship→Flamingo Revolution (Flamingo movement)Source label: Under investigationCode: UNDER_INVESTIGATIONCredible reporting or investigative material that a court has not established.

  declared initiator; most visible figure of the march

  Evidence: Valigiablu (22 Jun 2026).