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Gazeta Shqiptare

17 December 1995

Anti-genocide: Wave of arrests for former officials

At the top of the list is Haxhi Lleshi: eight others in custody, four wanted All are accused of "Crimes against humanity in collaboration" because, by violating the laws and the Constitution, they carried out internments for political reasons. Under the Penal Code they face up to 15 years in prison The Prosecutor’s decision was taken after the complaint filed by the Forum of Intellectuals for the Punishment of Genocide. After these arrests, investigations continue also for many other people On page 3

"Shock" for the season

FOOTBALL Scandal in Championship Week XVI "Shock" for the season The "Kastrioti"-"Apolonia" match is interrupted 35th minute: fists replace the magical game with the ball Everything from the week: comments, standings and curiosities on and off the field Eurogoal: last night the final matches of '95 were played in several European championships On pages 9-10 From the week’s top clash "Partizani"-"Flamurtari"

Here is the Prosecutor’s list

Haxhi Lleshi - house arrest Qemal Lamej - wanted Prokop Murra - arrested Agron Tafa - arrested Mehdi Bushati - wanted Shefkizen Bajraktari - wanted Zef Lona - arrested Koço Josifi - deceased (case dismissed) Raqif Pula - arrested Nazmi Domi - wanted Dilaver Bengasi - arrested Gaqo Mesho - arrested Qirjako Mihali - arrested Pirro Kondi - arrested Haxhi Lleshi yesterday at his home (Photo: F. Bilani) Haxhi Lleshi yesterday at his home (Photo: F. Bilani)

They "arrest" him, but he was already dead

On page 3

Berisha in Germany: "Agreement for emigrants"

Today the Albanian President arrives in Bonn A financial protocol and an agreement for the employment of Albanians who are in Germany will be on Berisha’s agenda TIRANE - Berisha today in Germany. The German President, Herzog, Chancellor Helmut Koln, the head of German diplomacy Kinkel, the chairwoman of the German parliament Smyse, and the opportunities of the top authorities of the three Länder of this country will be among the Albanian president’s preferences during his visit to Germany. President Berisha On page 3

Today Russia goes to the polls

On page 2

The "Brozi case" before the Constitutional Court

The third hearing of the proceedings is tomorrow TIRANE - The dismissal case of Brozi is once again before the Constitutional Court tomorrow. Following the request of the parliamentary group of the PS, the senior officials who declared the dismissal of Brozi from office unconstitutional, two court hearings have already been held and Monday will decide. Along with this request has also been attached the claim of falsifying the vote of the opposition deputies. Zef Brozi On page 3

Drug trafficking between Albania and Italy uncovered

Operations in Puglia. Young Albanian arrested LECCE - It is called the New Year’s Puglia operation, but for members of an organization trafficking drugs and clandestines from Albania to Italy, this year has not brought gifts, but handcuffs. Yesterday, a large-scale operation by the Italian Police ended with over 44 arrests, and it also sent the two leaders of the organization to prison. According to the official Italian news agency ANSA - which distributed the news yesterday - among the 8 arrested there are many Albanians. On page 3

The new method arrives in Albania too

An Albanian woman born in a test tube On page 11

Police operation at midnight. Among those arrested are former bloc officials Pirro Kondi, Qirjako Mihali and Prokop Murra

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