A dramatic account by the anthropologist investigating the victims of communism Shocking evidence: tortured bodies were transported at least once in Vlora. Cham people [?] killed by Ceco and Nuredin. Cham people killed in Tropoja First photo of those executed in the Murrizi area, from the edge of the slope. This is a real catastrophe, an unnamed cemetery! The place is only 80 meters from the army checkpoint near the Bekti worksite [?.] The executed were shot with bullets and then some of them were struck with an axe, a hammer and other blunt instruments. This is the chilling testimony given to «Gazeta Shqiptare» by the French anthropologist Patris [Pascal?], assigned by the Tirana Forensic Institute to investigate the crimes of communism. In a forest, 100-150 meters from the Murrizi pass, near the old road to Dibra, bones of approximately 50-60 people killed between 1945 and 1950 were found. The bodies had been thrown into several pits, but not in an orderly manner. Someone else attempted to cover them with a layer of earth. The searches, carried out in cooperation with the Albanian anthropologist Nazif [?.], lasted about 10 days. Parts of skulls, limb bones, and the remains of children and women were found. From the nails on the rusted shoes and the remains of clothing, the doctors believe that some of the victims were killed with their hands tied. Some remains show evidence of additional injuries after death. Patris [Pascali?] states that he saw with his own eyes unusual evidence of violence. «We came across a group of skeletons thrown on top of one another, completely unordered. Among them there are bones belonging to young people and some children. There are signs that some bodies had their skulls cut off or were dismembered with blunt instruments». According to the anthropologist, some of the dead may be from different parts of the country. The names Ceco and Nuredin are mentioned by local witnesses as people linked to the executions. Other testimony also speaks of people killed and brought from Vlora and of missing Cham people. Final conclusions are expected after complete forensic analyses. (continued on the inside pages)

After the seizure TIRANA — The police blocked, near the bridge of [?.], an Opel Kadett car, with a foreign license plate, in which several Albanian citizens were traveling. During the search, 30 million Italian lire hidden inside were found. According to police sources, the money was to be taken illegally to Italy. The links between the transporters and smuggling networks are being investigated. (continued on page 11)

A young girl demonstrates For the first time in Albania A teenage girl has turned to the justice authorities, asking for a legal separation from her parents. According to the initial information, the family conflict has taken on unusual dimensions and the case is being reviewed by the authorities as a special case. Sources close to the court say the request was justified by psychological abuse and lack of care. (continued on page 11)

A shop opens with the name of the leaf TIRANA — On the old promenade near [?.], a private company opened yesterday the first shop bearing the name «Benetton». According to the owners, the goods were brought from Italy and will be sold at «affordable» prices. The shop was visited by many young people. Private trade sources say this is a sign of the expansion of foreign brands in the Albanian market. According to the shop manager, this is only the beginning and more outlets are expected to open. Residents of Tirana see it as a sign of changing lifestyles after years of isolation. (continued on page 11)

This week alone two such cases near Vlora Attempts to flee to Puglia The Italian Navy helps six Albanians SARANDË — [?.] died after [?.] TIRANA — [?.] Albanians aged [?.] years, three men and three women, were rescued by the Italian navy off the coast of Puglia after the motorboat they were traveling in broke down. According to reports, the migrants had set out from the coast of Vlora during the night with the aim of reaching Italy. Italian patrols intervened after the vessel was spotted in difficulty in open sea. DURRËS — [?.] sailors [?.] said that there had been other similar cases during the week. Some of the travelers have been returned to Albania, while others are being held under the control of the Italian authorities. The increase in attempts is linked to economic hardship and lack of work. Local commentators say the southern and central coastlines have become common departure points toward Italy. (continued on page 11)

From Italy a story of hope A beautiful fairy tale for four Albanians [the text in the four columns is mostly unreadable at this resolution] Wh[?] went [?.] to Italy [?.] four Albanians [?.] Luciano [?.] Antonio [?.] Maria [?.] [many unreadable fragments] [the end of the text is unreadable]

[the column text is very hard to read in the provided image; only fragments are visible] SANANDË — [?.] killed a man [?.] over an antique vase [?.] sale [?.] revenge [?.] [Other unreadable fragments]

The Pope did not get off by helicopter "Either you pay or you’ll find another throat" Will I become an Albanian in my heart in prison?

[cartoon] Does somebody have money