17/03/1998
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Republika

17 March 1998

The Challenge of the International Community Remains

Milosheviçi, ever authoritarian and opportunistic, embodies the characteristic traits of Serbian nationalism. For the third time in a row, he put forward his offer of talks with the Kosovar side, even though the latter has clearly made public its request for international mediation. Milosheviçi’s aim is to strengthen his position in Serbia, doing everything possible to avert the economic embargo announced at the meeting of the Contact Group in London. Milosheviçi will take this warning seriously for as long as the preservation of his interests is guaranteed. Besides the embargo, international pressure has focused mainly on extending the mandate of the UN forces that have withdrawn to Macedonia. Meanwhile, the legitimate representatives of the Albanians in Kosovo are convinced that the problem cannot be resolved without the mediation and serious engagement of the International Community. But the challenge facing the International Community does not presuppose the breakup of multinational states. The global aim is to civilize them. That is why claims to self-determination are not accepted, even when referendums are held to determine the wishes of ethnic groups, as happened in Kosovo with the proclamation of the Republic. Continued on page 3

A Safe Compromises the Government

A tape reveals the links between the heads of Public Order and smuggling. Bare and Demi provide cover for illegal passage Ngjela intrigues over the pyramid schemes. Arapi accuses him of legal immorality and duplicity

Alimuçaj Seeks Help in Strasbourg

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America seeks autonomy for Kosovo in the resumption[?] Page 1

Accusations Mow Down the Head of SHIK

Dokle: No armchair for spies Pages 5, 12

PS and PD: No Games at PR’s Expense

Page 3 A Duel of Facts between Hajdari and Ceka Page 2

On Wednesday, the Champions League Determines the Semi-Finalists

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Bezhani, the Spies’ Nightmare, Arrives at Parliament

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Parliament Guards Stop Gjata

PD deputies shield Bezhani’s spy Gjata: The Greeks and Serbs brought me down PD: Justice is being sentenced to death Page 3

Fire at the Prime Minister’s Office

Staggering sums disappear from the Ministry of Defense’s coffers Ceka yields ground to Legisi Page 2

Treasury Thieves Arrested

Kavaja police chief in a pistol duel Grenade thrown at policeman Page 6

Kurdish Alert in Kakavijë

The Mars investigations reach Sarandë Three men from Tropojë emigrate to Përrenjas Drugs in “Partner” cigarettes Two prostitution madams go on trial A white heart beneath black skin Page 7

Saddam Declares Kin-ton a War Criminal

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