The Albanian Party of Labour disappears from the political scene, leaving its people not only in extreme poverty but also with half a billion dollars in debt Beginning with the first “minister” of finance in Albania, Haki Toska, and continuing through the new ministers Çuçi and Angjeli; beginning with the first funds of Enver Hoxha’s state and continuing through the countless funds for the M-L movement, for solidarity, for the Second Directorate, the foreign-currency fund of the PPSH Central Committee, and so many other funds, they all disappear as if by magic in 1990–91. Fatos Nano, Ylli Bufi, and Vilson Ahmeti are the ones who closed the accounts of the party-state and its hot funds. Who recommended the firm “Levante e Compani” to help bring aid to Albania? Which Prime Minister approved this management firm? Ylli Rakipi. In Europe, everything is now evident. Career politicians, the grandees of the economy and politics, many of whom have led parties with reputations and been in power, are being called to the dock: Martelli, a voice in the courtroom [?] of Italian justice, ends up in the “police barracks” and, by [?] … (part of the column text is damaged and illegible). … have been caught up in the “crisis” of political forces which, according to observers and analysts, are still kept alive by the “force of money.” Corruption, this word now bandied about in the European and world press, has managed to “escape” the “strong” legislation of established states such as France, Italy, Spain, etc. Ordinary people are shaken when they hear of corruption, speculation, and abuses by politicians, parties, and state officials precisely in countries with such “ironclad” laws. Not at all because it is “fashionable.” Not at all to copy what … … established governments, party officials, and senior state officials end up in the “police barracks.” But what about Albania, a country where the laws of government have only just been created or are still being created? CORRUPTION—WHO SHOULD BE CALLED TO THE DOCK? There is no doubt that dictatorships, besides being breeding grounds for the degeneration, deformation, and destruction of people, are also breeding grounds for corruption among the castes and nomenklatura: a handful of people who unjustly enriched themselves in exchange for … … and quite rightly so, when one remembers that the criminal laws of this system were flouted without hesitation by specialized agencies, and that people are still walking free. It would not be unjust for these people to be brought to the dock, charged with political genocide. For the systematic plundering of the people’s wealth, sweat, and blood, it is not the political system but specific individuals who must be brought to the dock. … is already a declared figure. But this is certainly not all the wealth. This is called Albania’s debt, also documented in European banks. These dollars were borrowed from Europe to help Albania’s economy. Unfortunately, there are also beautifully written documents showing where they were used. The new state that came after March 22 must work to repay the debt. Even if this state seeks to investigate whether spending half a billion of this debt involved speculation and corruption. Such accounts are drawn up by Fatos … (continues beyond the photograph). The the debt. Even if it seeks to hold a state trial to determine whether this half-billion-dollar foreign debt involved significant speculation and corruption in its use ... Once upon a time, the old prime minister handed the state treasury over to the new prime minister, Nano. The secret archive as well as the PPSH’s accounts, and those of his collaborators, with Gramoz Ruçi at their head. They have the keys that lead to the betrayal of a people. ... economic matters and Brenda Shme, for the Marxist-Leninist [cause], for solidarity, for the Second Directorate, for the foreign-currency fund of the Central Committee of the Party of Labour of Albania, and for so many other funds, it is a long period of time that one closes with magic in the years 1990–1991. The major accounts are settled by Fatos Nano, Ylli Bufi, Vilson Ahmeti, who lead the state as prime ministers, taking turns, and at the same time as central figures appointed to play the role of socialists. The accounts of Fatos Nano, Ylli Bufi and Vilson Ahmeti say that Albania owes Europe half a million. (continued on page 2)

In November 1992, the chairman of the PS, Mr. Nano, visited Switzerland at the invitation of the Kosovar-Macedonian association. At a gathering held on November 8 at Volthauz (the people’s house), in response to the interview question, “Why did the PS allow the statue of Enver Hoxha to be toppled?”, Mr. Nano replied: “Every honest Albanian has a bust in their heart. The figure of Enver Hoxha is and remains the most luminous figure of the nation.” In upcoming issues of the newspaper, we will publish Comrade Fatos’s full speech at Volthauz.

Three vans carrying aid were seen arriving. It was said that it was for the students. Then the school principal was seen going back and forth from school to home that day with packages in her hands. Perhaps they were for sale, since after the principal went home, her husband appeared in the schoolyard in a private car. What happened to the crates of bananas and the chocolates that came with the aid? The children’s eyes, like wounded sparrows, say nothing … … the computer, ah, the computer... Meanwhile, in a third-grade classroom, a little boy tears up his notebook in front of the teachers as a sign of protest. Why is this little one protesting, and what now? In the third grade, a student [unclear] the desk ruler, indignant, saying to himself, “What kind of aid trick is this [?] and from whom?”, looking now at the empty crates and now at the teacher. The teachers go … (continues beyond the photograph).

the approval and implementation of the person. The second and important charge that should be brought against this regime, this “handful of people,” is the charge of general responsibility for this country. Where is it? If, for the political genocide committed against an unfortunate people, the political system that designed and carried out precisely this state genocide must be in the dock (even though this is...), then for the charge—the charge of political genocide—for must be brought to the dock. In the countries of the former East, although the analogy with Albania is not all that close, the transfer of wealth into Western banks is real. Former leaders of communist parties in these countries invested the money. What about Albania? — The Albanian Party of Labour disappears from the political scene, leaving its people not only in extreme poverty but also with an external debt of half a billion dollars. This … … from the properties, revenues, and … the dock? …

— Do the courts of democracy know how to play chess?! — More than 90 percent of Albanians were with Balli! — There are no more former persecutors... the beloved comrade Enver spits! O God, what our ears are hearing, what our eyes are seeing! Communism fell and communists remained standing! Communism was defeated once and for all, and communism (apparently the people who designed and carried out the communist dictatorship, not the communists who chose it out of their naïve idealism) seems to have remained. What a mockery! O God, why are you making fun of us? What have we done to you that you are making us suffer so much? 1. Hysen Shahaj! Who doesn’t know his name? I knew it then, and know it today—and, God forbid, perhaps tomorrow too. One of the richest men under yesterday’s dictatorship, one of the richest in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Years ago, former serviceman Petrit Mançe was arrested, and Hysen Shahu did everything possible to have him persecuted, along with his family! Petrit’s wife and children were thrown out of their home and... for reasons of state, Hysen Shahrut’s family was quickly housed there. Checkmate in two moves. Hyseni held both the stone and the nut in his hand. A state-party checkmate. (Continued on page 2)

Alongside the Serbs in Bosnia, 2,000 Russians are also fighting—it seems this is no longer a secret. Russia, Serbia’s old ally, is also supporting the latter militarily. Thus, in Bosnia, alongside Serbian forces, 2,000 elite troops are also fighting. The newspaper confirming the news about the dispatch of Russian troops to Bosnia, “MN MOSKOVA NEWA,” published in Moscow in German, makes no comment about this breach of the embargo on Serbia by Russia.

[Part of an article cut off at the top and left edge of the image.] Italian justice ends up in the barracks of the police and of his city, the powerful hegemon for his power and organization. In recent hours he has also shown foresight. His other comrades are following him, too, and the scale of the “astrofe” of the greatest socialist [movement] is not ... The Italian Socialist Party is heading toward the city with one word: CORRUPTION! ...

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In the article “The economy must get out of the circle in which it is trapped,” published in our newspaper No. 171, page 1, a section of the article was omitted during the newspaper’s final production for technical reasons. Thus, after the last line of the article on page 1—“dozens of enterprises remain idle; while [goods] are imported”—the following lines should also be read: “Raw materials that can be produced domestically. The major aid we have received has been directed mainly toward consumption. Fiscal policy is spontaneous and does not create security for the market and business ... There is no clarity about the reform, which is being carried out only at the expense of people, often by dismissing ordinary specialists, doctors, teachers, and engineers, causing serious harm to the country. Below, Mr. Godo spoke about the political situation and relations between the parties. It is necessary to take ... We apologize to our readers for this irregularity. The Editorial Office

The capital’s madwoman N, who did not appear on the first day of the week because of visits to the districts of Fier, Ballsh, Bulqizë, Skrapar and Poliçan, returned on Wednesday morning in front of the Academy of Sciences headquarters with a placard on which, in red paint, was written: “My property is the chair.” Suddenly, she began shouting: “I’ll show you...! What do you want? The properties? Again! What are you looking for? You have no property! Who do you want to listen to? Me? You can’t fool me ... To court! Where are you going? Stop... I’m walking. Questions? No time. Proposal. Suggestion. Complaint...! No. Agreed! Solution! Solu-tion.” On Wednesday afternoon, madwoman N, accompanied by the street vendors on Elbasan Street, stopped in front of the Italian embassy. Taking the scarf from her neck and stretching it out like a flag, she shouted: “One, two, three! One, two, three! With Bardhyl we are nel Liberta for Fasko! You know! To court! Down with lir Hëli Rrafte Pashtkol! He’s running away!” “Gather round! Gather round, here! I swear... I’ll tell you! I swear... I swear on Sunday! Wait...” The question of what secret madwoman N would reveal on the first Sunday of March remained unanswered, although someone who had not been at that gathering said that ... madwoman N would ... something very serious! ... have betrayed a people. No time. Proposal. Suggestion. Com... ... that ... madwoman N would ... something very serious!