After leaving prison, the holder for “Republika” EDITORIAL By Çerçiz COBANI When the masks fall Three hours after his appearance, making it known that he had been in Curri, that he had been noticed and had been in the crosshairs; he had to leave urgently so they would not catch him. He had a letter sent from Skopje, saying that he carried video material with facts (?) and planned to continue writing against that group; he accused the dead (according to television reports) of being his collaborators. The accusations made against him were many and, because of them, he could be charged and end up before justice! Meanwhile, no one clearly said what had happened or what facts they were using to support their position. No evidence was offered; everything remained in the fog. What was being hidden, then? Malo had organized his meeting and accompanied him on the program for hours. Only the next day did he see it in the newspaper. No one gave him any explanation. Later there were talks with relatives and with the journalist; only afterwards did he clarify what he had taken on. Later there would be talk of new investigations and secret connections. It remains unclear why the socialists went after him. Other people have also spoken about videos, threats, and suspicious movements. If there was evidence, why was it not presented? Why was everything left in darkness? Pages 12, 13

Baqeja: The police, a public party Major divergences. Meanwhile, there is violence in the first media agencies. When they had to make do and get by successfully, it was very difficult to determine who had started the incident. He had come together with a group of young people. In those places the seats were taken and they had not found a place. When they sparked the row, he approached the door and saw the chairs moving from one side to the other. Only then did they understand that the clash had become unbearable. Later it was learned that others had arrived, who inflamed the situation even more. In the end the police intervened, but without managing to calm the crowd immediately. The organizers of the event said they had not expected such an escalation. A full investigation into the event and those responsible is requested. Page 2

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The prime minister’s threat frightens party officials “Maloaoti for Shkinit...” from the snow against “vetoli” The governing coalition “Alliance for the State” met at the central headquarters of PBDNJ for talks. However, the head of PBDNJ, Vasil Melo, did not take part in the meeting. Sources close to the party said that the non-participation came after pressure and threats with political consequences. According to them, if he had shown up at the meeting, he would have had to take responsibility for his recent positions against the prime minister. It is implied that there had been disagreements between the sides over decision-making in the coalition. It is understood that the leaders of PBDNJ are facing a difficult internal situation, while meetings continue informally. The issue has raised suspicions of political repositioning and possible splits within the party. Other representatives refused to make full statements, but said there would soon be new developments. Page 3

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