# US lawmakers raise alarm over violence in NATO ally Albania

US lawmakers are warning about escalating violence in Albania, a NATO ally, as anti-government protests continue. The unrest raises concerns about stability in a key Western-aligned Balkan state.

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## Sources

### World
- [Fox News World](https://www.foxnews.com/world/us-lawmakers-sound-alarm-violence-grips-nato-ally-albania-amid-anti-government-protests) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:43:50 -0400