08/04/1999
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Republika

8 April 1999

The morale of the Yugoslav army is declining. NATO admits its mistake; an investigation is launched. Kosovo: what will it be like after the war? P. 5

Macedonia too, a hell for Albanians. Jeltsin, a message for the anti-Serbs. The pilot recounts his adventure. Serbs, like Nazis. P. 2, 4

Special forces arrest three suspects in Kukës

What lies behind the “ceasefire”?

By Arben ILIAZI Milosheviç is reappearing now in a demagogic and opportunistic political style. Having surpassed even fascism and Hitlerism in the massacres of the people of Kosovo, and attempting to destroy not only Kosovo but the entire Balkans, the criminal Serbian leader is trying to depersonalize the opposing forces by declaring a unilateral ceasefire, far short of the conditions set by the International Community. This pathological killer, like all totalitarian leaders, especially Hitler, Lenin and Stalin, makes powerful use of demagoguery to justify terror and gruesome killings. The Yugoslav ambassador to the UN said yesterday that “The unilateral ceasefire, just announced by the Serbian government, will last 3 days for Easter, but it may last even longer if NATO officials wish.” Milosheviç’s vision is outrageously devilish and utopian. NATO has laid out the conditions for peace and for ending the bombing. Milosheviç is still continuing his barbaric campaign of killings and ethnic cleansing, and is still not withdrawing his troops from Kosovo. And, most importantly, the international plan for Kosovo’s status has still not been accepted, and nothing has been done to enable those expelled to return to their lands. NATO cannot take any further action ... it is the will of those who [text cuts off]. Continued on page 3

Ever farther from the terror of war Photo: P. Llo

Inside: TESTIMONIES:

• The story of the 310 men of Llapashnjë. Serbs laid children in front of tractors. Arkani killed 12 children. Sabri Elçani: They burned 3 of my sons and 7 of my nephews alive. Macedonians, as barbaric as the Serbs: 70 people died, including 20 babies. Pages 6, 7, 8 • Krasniqi: The West has not refused the new government. Page 6 • Mediu in Dallas: The Albanian government should arm the KLA. Page 3 • Serbs from Albania on the Italian coast? Page 7 SPORT: Cup semi-finals end in a draw. Page 13 ☎ Kosovars are looking for one another. Page 15

Corriere della Sera: Tonnes of aid disappear. Majko’s friend, reported four times, is the donors’ coordinator

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ANNOUNCEMENT

TODAY, at 11:00, at “HOTEL DAJTI” D B SH holds a press conference