03/06/1998
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Republika

3 June 1998

Dade attacks: Intellectuals, victims of the PS’s meritocracy

PR on the road to European integration. Godo calls on Teta over drugs SHIK fears execution — Page 4 PR on the road to European integration. Godo calls on Teta over drugs Dade attacks: Intellectuals, victims of the PS’s meritocracy SHIK fears execution Page 4

Bosnia is happening all over again

The cycle of violence in Kosovo no longer heralds the prologue to a second Bosnia; it is repeating Bosnia. Albanian towns such as Junik and Deçan have become the bloodiest arenas in the world. In addition to military offensives, a Serbian civilian offensive to expel Albanians is also underway. The scenes are identical to those in Bosnia. NATO’s threat proved to be merely a political threat, and it could hardly have been otherwise while NATO is shying away from the option of direct military intervention in the war zone. Nor did Rugova’s invitation to the White House and his reception by President Clinton send any warning signal to Belgrade. Since the US declared that it would not allow Bosnia to be repeated, this is precisely the moment to intervene. There can be no dialogue without an end to the violence. Ethnic cleansing has not begu- Continued on page 3

Zagallo leaves Romario out of the World Cup. Brazil could be eliminated Page 15

Prosecutor’s Office seeks those responsible for Alimuçaj

“The money received by Alimuçaj’s agent will form the basis of the current investigations by the people at the General Prosecutor’s Office.” This is what the senior officials of this body stated; although they have described the matter as “top secret,” they have disclosed facts implicating the president of VEFA, Vehbi Alimuçaj. After two months in prison, the boss of the Albanian Holding company faces, according to the Prosecutor’s Office, a series of charges, including receiving and distributing creditors’ money without proper criteria. (For more, see page 9)

Inside:

North, the influx surges across the border. Another 700 refugees from Kosovo in Albania. Alo 19, the killer of the spouses is at home. Scandal erupts over expired medicines. 34 mafiosi sentenced to life imprisonment Page 2 Ermenji and the right-wing line win at Balli. Seflo leaves, Balli joins DBSH. The United Right threatens a boycott. Page 3 The quarrel among the Socialists flares up again; the parliamentary group is stuck over RTV candidates. Ceka also against the Socialists. Page 4 Frenchman kills Albanian over a television set. 65 years in prison for the bag of money. The head of Xhenjo is blown up. Deceptive story: former convict poses as a doctor and extorts millions. Pages 5–7 UN sounds the alarm over Kosovo. Serbs implement the ethnic-cleansing plan. Millosheviçi uses dialogue as a screen to cover up the crimes. Prishtinë — Tribute to the victims of Serbian terror. Page 10