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Gazeta Shqiptare

E enjte, 28 gusht 1997

Gangs break through the border

Masked men kill a citizen on Yugoslav soil: Score-settling Border police have been pushed back beyond the border markers. Serbian helicopters are patrolling TIRANË - Gangs are operating on both sides of the Albanian-Yugoslav border, carrying out clandestine trafficking, while the authorities of both states have still not established order. Three groups of armed Albanians faced one another at the border 20 km northeast of Kukës. At the end of the confrontation, one of them was killed and another wounded. The shooting began on Tuesday evening, around 7:30 p.m., at the place called Qafa e Vogël, near Gorozhup. According to sources from the Kukës police, one person crossed to the other side of the border and was then killed there by masked men. The police learned of the incident from local residents, who saw the victim lying dead on Yugoslav soil. The wounded person, according to the police, arrived at the Kukës hospital. The identity of the victim is still unknown, while the wounded man has been kept under care. According to border sources, the situation in the area remains tense. Serbian helicopters have patrolled along the border line. (Continued on page 6)
Tiranë Kukës Qafa E Vogël Gorozhup Jugosllavi

“Do you want refugee camps? Let’s build them in Albania”

“Do you want refugee camps? Let’s build them in Albania” Verbo e [?] - Verë, a special commission of the Italian government has proposed creating reception centers for Albanian clandestine immigrants in Albania. The idea was raised during a debate in Rome, where the flow of immigration and the costs of dealing with it were discussed. According to the initiators, setting up camps on Albanian territory would ease the burden on Italy. The proposal has triggered different reactions. (Continued on page 8)
Romë Shqipëri Itali

Hope returns for water

Bovillë, line restored [?] TIRANË - In the early hours of yesterday morning, teams of specialists began work to restore the water supply from Bovilla. After the repairs, part of Tirana is expected to regain normal supply. The authorities said that the damage caused during the unrest had been extensive, but the intervention is being carried out at a fast pace. (Continued on page 2)
Tiranë Bovillë

Selimi: accuses the Party: “It is being abandoned by the PV clique”

From the US, the former leader speaks about Tiktim[n?] Selimi accuses the Party: “it is being abandoned by the PV clique” Selimi, one of the former leaders of the PD, reacted from the US by accusing party leaders of departing from principles and being controlled by a clique. In a lengthy statement, he called for reflection and a return to the grassroots. (Continued on page 2) Eduard Selami
Eduard Selami SHBA

The police surrender to the gangs

Konsari: “We saved the people, we know who they are” SHKODER SHKODËR - The easing of the situation is still not being felt in the Shkodër district, where armed clashes and the presence of gangs continue. The law-enforcement forces do not seem able to impose the authority of the state. In a statement, Konsari says that the police have saved the people, but the perpetrators are known and are not being struck against. He expresses concern over the lack of decisive intervention. (Continued on page 5)
Konsari Shkodër

Enver Shehu: “I have doubts about the start of the championship”

FOOTBALL Enver Shehu: “I have doubts about the start of the championship” The resumption of sports activities in the country remains uncertain. In a statement, Enver Shehu expresses skepticism about the championship starting on time, citing the lack of conditions and organizational difficulties. (Continued on page 6)
Enver Shehu

Palos, three people steal 29 tons Fear of the price of valuable ndfies

Palos, three people steal 29 tons Fear of the price of valuable ndfies TIRANË - There were 29 tons of kerosene [?] taken with pepper [?] that were supposed to be blocked during the recent rains. According to the Tirana police, an unusual robbery took place in a warehouse. The perpetrators left with heavy equipment, while the investigation continues. (Continued on page 8)
Tiranë