Hunger Strike Escalates. 10 Students Begin a Thirst Strike. Solis Puts Doctors on Alert

Parliament Seeks Topalli’s Dismissal

The Council of Europe begins talking about the Death Penalty. Kruger reminds Nano of his promise. PR responds: He was prime minister; this is a matter for Parliament. Mediu: Proceedings have begun

Local residents demand the policeman’s killers: Execute them here!

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The Prosecutor’s Office?

Arben LLIAZI It is true that in Albania many institutions and branches of government do not know who they work for, but the Prosecutor’s Office knows very well that it works for politics. The Prosecutor’s Office has blindly carried out political decisions. The most flagrant case was the surprise arrest of six former officials. Blind obedience to politics has generally steered the judicial system, which is now paying a heavy price. The PD opposition describes the Prosecutor’s Office as a “political body,” and the argument is persuasive. Everyone recalls the latest show put on by the so-called “group of prosecutors,” who, through a statement inspired by the Pink Headquarters, branded Mr. Berisha the “chief terrorist.” Now one of the prosecutors who have trampled on the standing of their institution is summoning Berisha as a “defendant” over the events of September 14. Berisha’s response through his lawyers contains nothing contrary to the logic of anti- Continued on page 3

Lino continues his meetings. From Meidani to the hunger strikers, then to Koçi. The dismissal of the Police Director is expected. The Student City is emptying. Roadblocks at the exits of Tirana

Pp. 5–6 Illustration: Medi Belortaja

A carousel of recusals in the “Berisha” trial. Lawyers reject prosecutors, prosecutors reject lawyers. The defense agrees to the start of the case

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The Yugoslavs attack us for the 74th time this year. Serbian soldiers were in Albania for two hours yesterday. They opened fire on a village in Tropoja

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Who Does the Prosecutor’s Office Work For?

The session is adjourned

Page 2 PD split in two. The radi-cals demand radical action, opposed by Beja, Vjesiu, Xhaferi and Demi. Ruçi of the PS comes to Berisha’s defense: The state is responsible

ANNOUNCEMENT

Today, at the Palace of Congresses, at 10:30, the Third Conference of the Republican Youth Forum begins its proceedings.

Page 5 The boss of “Silva” writes to “Republika.” Shehaj: The government should review “Deloitte & Touch”

Inside:

Testimony against Zani. A mother: He killed my son. Chaos in the courtroom; hearing adjourned Page 2 PD, divided. The radi-kalët are demanding action