25/08/1998
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Republika

25 August 1998

12 more to be arrested

Evidence presented by the prosecutors: Two orders and the testimony of a citizen who saw Blerin Çela aboard the helicopter loaded with weapons. Mexi’s testimony: The chaos began after the resignation 12 more to be arrested Zhulali: They wanted to physically eliminate me Page 16

and Nano’s alibi

At last, Nano woke from his lethargic sleep. Until Saturday evening he resembled a polar bear that slept and slept and seemed not to care about waking up, but, remarkably, our prime minister had a frightened, terrifying, aggressive, and at the same time endless awakening. What had happened to the emperor of the little empire that he woke up frightened? The door of aj seems? Indifferent, mocking, ironic about everything, but certainly not aggressive. Indeed, his supporters were advertising their victory over their strong political opponent with the cold weapon of indifference. Berisha seemed alone in the squares Nano had left at his disposal, in the empty streets and halls. The Socialists were expecting the backlash, but perhaps not so late. The prime minister had lulled his opponent to sleep, as if he had forgotten the punishment, but Sunday’s action confirms the saying that Nano puts himself among those people [unclear text], who [unclear text] but do not forget. His punishment fell on Berisha’s people immediately, unexpectedly, chronically and cynically. In all the actions Continued on page 3

Teta: Police now at alert level one

Yesterday, the arrested men at the Court, accompanied by police officers Teta: Police now at alert level one Page 3 PR: The arrest in the middle of the night of 6 former MPs and Democratic Party officials is an expression of the Government’s political agenda Page 3 Yesterday, the arrested men at the Court, accompanied by police officers. Photo: P. Ilo

A look at the American Embassy one day after the incident involving the police officer. Doctors: Mentally ill. Police: Author of a false bomb alert at the Bank Page 6

Delayed revenge and Nano’s alibi

Berisha: Nano has declared war on us; we accept the war. Nano’s judge resigns unexpectedly

KOSOVO

KLA sets conditions for talks 13 Albanians in the Gjakova morgue Serbs give their tally: We have killed 450 KLA members Shus[h]el: For NATO, it is now too late P. 11

POLITICS

The Prosecutor’s Office warns it will seek to lift the immunity of Democratic Party MPs linked to the March events The six, the PS’s “political hostage” P. 2 Parliament’s leaders meet; session on Monday. Democrats convene the National Council P. 5

THE WORLD

The Taliban take a step back: Bin Laden, enough with the threats The latest incident: Alarm at the American Embassy A turning point in Russian politics Page 12

CULTURE

Nothing new from the City Hall front Dire conditions in public libraries Nationwide competition “Poetry for Kosovo” Page 13

CHRONICLE

150 Kosovars in Elbasan Shots fired at a police officer 13 clandestine migrants’ speedboats turned back Outlaws make a comeback Three injured over a water line Page 7