Tragedy in the city: dozens injured. The army on alert Prime Minister Meksi appeals to the Court: "The strike by Vlorë students is illegal. It must be dispersed" Today at 2:00 p.m. a hunger strike will be launched for the three reasons of Friday’s strike Girolokastra [?] mobilizes for resistance down to the street. No. 3. Citizens alarmed by the ongoing unrest in Vlorë woke yesterday to the sight of a city at war. In the streets and squares, clear traces of clashes, burned houses and victims hurriedly transported away could be seen. Automatic weapons fire continued throughout the night and into the early hours of the morning, while military and police forces were placed on alert. At the center of attention were the clashes between protesters and SHIK structures, which according to witnesses took on serious proportions. According to initial sources, there are dead and many injured, while relatives are seeking information about their loved ones. The situation created fear and insecurity among residents, who closed their shops and stayed at home. The government reacted by calling for the restoration of order, while reports from Vlorë spoke of barricades, sporadic gunfire and the burning of buildings. At the same time, Prime Minister Meksi has taken the matter to Court, describing the strike by Vlorë students as illegal and demanding that it be dispersed. The students, for their part, declare that the protest will continue and that their demands remain unchanged. Photo: Two female demonstrators in central Vlorë (REUTERS Photo) No. 5 Today is Kambori’s day of reckoning TIRANË - The house of the protester killed yesterday in Vlorë is seeking to take power by force. 20 students went on a hunger strike. The gendarmerie attacks and the protesters gather in the Square of the Flag. Armored vehicles take position on the Mifol bridge. Orest Kambori speaks about what happened to his slain son. 50 thousand people burn and tear down in the Square of the Flag. Today at 2:00 p.m. a hunger strike will be set for the three reasons of Friday’s strike. No. 3 The alarming situation began with the open appearance of hundreds of SHIK officers who had come to assist the local branch. Locals accused SHIK of having taken three clandestines hostage and holding them at the branch. A large group of citizens, around 200 thousand [?], gathered in front of the building demanding their release. According to testimonies collected at the scene, after a heated argument the situation got out of control and shooting began. The protesters set fire to the building and to piles of documents, while smoke covered the central area of the city. In the Square of the Flag, crowds were chanting against the government and SHIK. The newspaper reports that at least three people were killed and dozens more were injured. On the other hand, the authorities deny the figures and give different versions. The whole of yesterday passed amid clashes, movements of armed forces and attempts to calm the situation. For many residents of Vlorë, this was the heaviest day of the crisis so far.

Vlorë - At least five times in a row, yesterday and last night, the false alarm about troop deployment in the city has had new consequences. In the afternoon, it was reported that armored columns were moving toward the city entrance, which caused groups of people to gather in the neighborhoods and set up barricades. Witnesses said protesters kept the main road junctions under watch, while the sound of weapons did not stop until late. Since the early hours of the morning, large crowds headed to the center, where they demanded the release of those detained and the withdrawal of SHIK forces. In several places, burned cars and broken windows were seen. Residents said they were afraid to leave their homes. The police and army units stayed at a distance, observing developments. According to unofficial sources, the tension erupted after news spread that three people were being held by force at the local branch. After that, hundreds of young people gathered and marched toward the building. The ensuing clash was accompanied by gunfire and arson. The situation in the city remained unstable throughout the day.

Missionary Be[E]ckhamon: "Unpromising help" Berisha: "The EU supports us". Within 10 days, an IMF delegation in Albania TIRANË - The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund published a report yesterday on Albania, stating that the country needs financial assistance, but not to cover the current political and security crisis. The document notes that assistance will be tied to recovery programs and economic stabilization. Sources close to the government said that within ten days an IMF delegation is expected to arrive in Tiranë to assess the situation up close. President Berisha interpreted the report as a sign that the European Union continues to support Albania. According to him, international aid will be focused on institutional normalization and not on directly dealing with the consequences of the unrest. Analysts stress that this wording implies strong conditions and demands for the restoration of order. The article continues on page 3.

TIRANË - PD and PS sat down again at an informal table, but without reaching an agreement to resume political dialogue. Sources from both sides said that the minimum conditions for institutional communication were discussed, but distrust remains high. Socialist representatives called for resignations and early elections, while the democrats insisted on constitutional order. The meeting ended without results and with cautious statements to the press. The article continues on page 3.

League immediately? "...it would be an adventure" EXCLUSIVE SHOW TIRANË - Albanian football is discussing the possibility of restarting the championship, but club officials say such a decision would be rushed under conditions of general insecurity. According to them, team travel, the guarantee of order in the stadiums and even the transport of the teams themselves remain uncertain. Some officials argue that without a return to normality, every match would turn into a danger for athletes and fans. At the same time, the federation is considering different scenarios for closing the season. The article continues on page 7.

TIRANË - Operational offenders had been sought as the killers of the four boys. For the body of the boy killed yesterday in Vlorë, payment is being demanded with [?] of the process. 20 students went on a hunger strike. The gendarmerie attacks the protesters and they gather in the Square of the Flag. Lives that seek to take matë.

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TIRANË - The telegraphic news agency declared that the report according to which the director of TV, Arben Malaj, had had problems with protesters was false. The clarification comes after the publication of a notice that has circulated in the city. No. 6 Simaku and Krasta in El Durrës COURSE GIFT [?] No. 6 TO READERS Immediately the championship? "...it would be an adventure" No. 7