15/12/1998
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Republika

15 December 1998

Ruka ready to resign; Lesi and Dade candidates for minister

Students are going on strike; lecturers’ salaries are being raised. The government guarantees the flag and the bus

International community threatens to abandon them

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Justice awaits “Revenge for Justice” Hajdari’s bodyguard released Musaku on hunger strike Page 2

threatens to abandon them

Arben ILLIAZI British politicians called on Kosovo Albanians to unite, otherwise they would lose international support. The leader of England’s Social Democrats, Mr William Eshdawn, stressed at a press conference in Prishtina that disagreements among Albanians had provoked a dangerous situation and that political leadership was needed to achieve a political solution. Senior NATO officials are also convinced that division reigns in Kosovo; they called for the creation of an Inclusive Common Political Front to unite all Albanians around a common position. There have also been warnings from other international bodies and organizations, even though international diplomacy, broadly speaking, has pursued a conformist policy toward Millosheviç’s course, demonstrating a desire not to use force. In this way, Kosovo, internationally—particularly in the eyes of Euro-diplomacy—is facing final punishment in Kosovo, harming not only the interests of Albanians but also its own geostrategic interests. Millosheviç’s imperialism risks new bloodshed not only in Kosovo but throughout the region. He is not... Continued on page 3

Prime Minister Majko goes to KESH over KESH’s ... problems. Nothing new for New Year. Buy as many candles as you can.

© Mendi One hour with electricity Ten hours by candlelight V. Med. Belortaja Prime Minister Majko goes to KESH over KESH’s ... problems. Nothing new for New Year. Buy as many candles as you can. Page 6

The strike is stalled at dialogue.

Godo proposes: “Delegations should meet at the University” Majko: “Dialogue at the institutional level” PD sends out its allies Laço prepares the structures Page 3

The government will not back down on the dismissal of Klosi of SHIK

PD MPs risk losing their mandates The Çiçi police officer’s family: “Thank you, Mediu” Pages 4–5

30 Albanians executed by Serbs

Five hours of bloody fighting end with a tragic death toll Holbrooke, talks in Belgrade today P. 8

Prosecutors set off for Luxembourg over VEFA transfers

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[?] for Justice Hajdari’s bodyguard released Musaku on hunger strike

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The wanted man is surrounded at home; fighting breaks out. Police officer killed. The third man who killed the police officer is caught Fuel station robbed, owner beaten

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Alqi Boshniaku had written his will before his death. Alma Bektashi will sing it

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Zakeroni and Zeman walk, Trapattoni runs Vllaznia, champions Real and Manchester will not face each other

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