The neutrality of the great powers inevitably favors the Serbian aggressor. One day before the meeting with the representatives of the Albanians in Belgrade, Milošević ordered heavy bombardments with heavy artillery in Gjakova and the surrounding areas of Deçan. Violence thus appears as the prologue to tomorrow’s talks. The concentration of Serbian forces in Kosovo foreshadows a dialogue that cannot bring peace. Even a perfect negotiator such as Holbrooke cannot claim that he will extract concessions from the Serbs at the announced meeting. Since it is clear that the West is wavering over the use of force, Milošević will use the blackmail card to restrain, by every means, the resolve of the other side. Continued on page 4

PD, compromise on the Constitution. Imami opposed to Godo NATO reveals the facts on the Albanian border. KLA: 16 of ours have been killed. Holbrooke: The Albanian border is full of holes PD, compromise on the Constitution. Imami opposed to Godo Criminals murder the policeman’s children in their sleep NATO reveals the facts on the Albanian border. KLA: 16 of ours have been killed. Holbrooke: The Albanian border is full of holes

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□ DBSH protests to Meidani: Return the law to Parliament Death penalty: PD splits in two, PR gathers 20,000 signatures in support Page 3 □ Vien Ermenji, Selfo leaves The Constitution receives the Kosovo Albanian vote Rugova-Milošević meeting: Alibali: Let’s wait for the outcome Braho: I will blow up Ngjela’s work Page 4 □ Soldier opens fire at the prime minister’s office Thieves try to rape women Gold thieves caught Two rapes – 20 years in prison Pages 5–6 The enigmatic Benz sets off explosives at the two bridges of Gjirokastër Bulgarian trafficker detained Page 7 Gramoz Pashko: The IMF, the gateway to Hell Meksi: Only Albania obeys the IMF Page 9 Sports: Burreli, king of the runners-up Court suspends the Championship Page 15