TIRANA, Albania — Thousands of Albanians protested Tuesday against a coastal tourism complex allegedly linked to US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.

Chanting “Cancel the project” and holding banners reading “Albania is not for sale” and “Ivanka, go home” — a reference to Kushner’s wife — the protesters demanded the government block the resort project, which has raised concerns over environmental damage and corruption.

The project includes the construction of hotel complexes on the uninhabited island of Sazan and in the protected coastal area of Vjosa-Narta, located in the southern community of Zvernec.

On Tuesday, the special prosecutor’s office to combat corruption and organized crime (SPAK) said it had opened an investigation into the funds used for acquiring the land titles and their sale to investors.

The demonstration in the capital Tirana followed an initial gathering in Zvernec on Saturday, where dozens of people, including environmental activists, protested........

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