The formula for changes in the Government revealed. PAD prevails over its allies

Teta, Deputy Prime Minister

Meidani insists on the Prime Minister’s resignation. Nano: I’m not leaving unless Saliu leaves too. PD gripped by fear: Berisha is preparing to resign

The Minister of Defense of the Government of Kosovo is killed in Tirana...

Political assassinations dictate political solutions

Political solutions

Just a few hours after the statement by the group of prosecutors in the case of the so-called “coup d’état” was published—a statement that described Berisha as the “chief terrorist”—the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Kosovo, Mr. Ahmet Krasniqi, was shot dead in Tirana with three bullets. Krasniqi is known as a respected political and military figure in Kosovo, and the assassination against him may be considered a clear act by the UDB and foreign intelligence services seeking to destabilize Albania and bury the Kosovo issue. Strangely, Albania’s highest prosecutorial authority has still not made an official statement about this murder, which is just as grave and ominous as Hajdari’s murder. It is astonishing that when it comes to issuing political indictments, such as in the case of Berisha or “the six,” the group of prosecutors is extremely zealous, even exceeding the limits granted to it by the state’s political leaders. Kadare’s prophecy that “the prosecutors are seeking to set Albania on fire” came true very quickly. The political power appears to have left the Prosecutor’s Office with all its political functions. This chap- [text continues outside the frame] Continued on page 3

... FOUR DAYS EARLIER

The Tirana Police had searched his home and disarmed Krasniqi

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Inside:

“Putschist” journalists released. Court declares arrest unlawful. Prosecutor’s Office, accusation against the Police: Did not arrest 20 insurgents. Page 5. The state abandons the wounded guardsmen. Two of them are in danger. Not a penny for their treatment at the Ioannina Hospital. Page 6. The Prosecutor’s Office of Par isit brings the “Arsidi” scandal back into the spotlight. Page 7

YESTERDAY

Mediu: Destabilization of Albania and undermining of the national issue Berisha: Cooperation between the killers of Belgrade and Albania Majko: We prefer not to speak until the investigations are complete Page 2

KOSOVO

• Serbs bomb Albanian villages War returns to Drenica • NATO: We will decide tomorrow. The military are ready. A consensus among politicians is awaited Page 11

POLITICS

• Godo talks with Solana. OSCE: Now we will deal with Albania ourselves Page 3

ECONOMY

• Donors in a dilemma over Albania. Aid or new conditions for the Government Page 9

CULTURE

• Fevziu ends Sunday’s “Debate.” Klosi censored me Page 13

SPORT

• Bomb attack against Melos heightens Greeks’ anxiety. Should we play or not on October 10 in Tirana Page 15

NOTICE

All PRSH branch chairpersons in the districts and coordinators are hereby notified that a meeting will be held at the PRSH Central Headquarters on Thursday, September 24, 1998, with the following agenda: PRSH’s political position in the current situation Please make arrangements to ensure your attendance The PRSH Presidency

PRESS CONFERENCE

Today at 10:00, at the PR Headquarters, the Party Presidency will hold a press conference