Kosovo in flames, Albania on its feet. Parties call for a National Salvation Government Nano won’t let Malaj resign Page 3

Albania is facing three wars today, albeit of different calibres. Albanians in Kosovo are fighting precisely for what must not happen—that is, against ethnic cleansing. Politicians in Albania are fighting for power, without taking into consideration the pain and tragedy of their Kosovar brothers across the administrative border. The trade unions, which have historically played the game of political factions, begin a general strike—including the health sector—at precisely the moment when those arriving from Kosovo need support and solidarity. Among those arriving are many people with infectious diseases and wounded people, but this is no concern at all to the unions. They are subordinate to politics, even though Albanians are at risk from the plague. The paradoxes in Albania seem endless. Milošević calls Kosovo an “internal matter of Serbia,” while the Albanian government considers it an international issue! It urgently calls on NATO to deploy troops on the border with Kosovo, so as not to disrupt the integrity of its corrupt governance, while hundreds of thousands of [Albanian…?] Continued on page 3

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Spain: the team that makes you tremble. Croatia: Honour lies with the old names. Brazil: 3–0, a win that doesn’t count Belgium: 2–0, here I come Page 15

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Kosovo at the parties’ round table. Mediu: We must act faster. Zekeria Canaj: We don’t need the bravery of a fool. DBSH calls for a National Defence Council. Servet Pëllum-bit’s faction card goes up in flames. Page 3 An influx of people expelled from Kosovo; impoverished Tropojans open their doors. SOS food supplies in Tropojë. Berisha: KLA under Rugova’s command. The Jashari family writes to Godo. Ngjela reconciles with Braho. Page 4 Chronicle of a foiled assassination attempt. Azemi tells the story: Nano is making me feud with the Hatlaj family. Police: It was the UDBA. Prosecutor’s Office: We have no information. Shkodra: Kosovo is our blood, and it cannot be forgiven. Helsinki condemns ethnic cleansing. Pages 5–6