The perpetrator of the crime, PS deputy Mazreku: He ends up in prison Berisha "slips" into Skanderbeg Square. Thousands of people in protest; the former President: the rush to expose the battle Alarm in the Government. Nano: Mazreku a common criminal, he was not a deputy. Berisha: "Nano is writing the coup, the killers, behind his back" Yesterday around 11:40, while they had been moving together for some time, Gazim Muça, Cakmak fired a pistol 4 times at the Democratic deputy Azem Hajdari. Due to his wounds, deputy Hajdari died in hospital. Also wounded was the deputy's former bodyguard, Besim Çera, as well as journalism student Eduart Reçi [?]. After several hours the police arrested the perpetrator of the murder, the Socialist deputy Fatmir Xhindi Mazreku [?], who has not yet been questioned. The other perpetrators of the attack are being pursued. According to preliminary data, a political motive is not ruled out either. At midday around 14,000 people protested in front of the prime minister's office. During the protest the police cordon was also broken. In the evening thousands of demonstrators marched toward Parliament, where they pushed their way into the hall. The President of the Republic Rexhep Meidani called on political forces to preserve calm. Prime Minister Nano called the perpetrator a common criminal and declared that he was not a deputy. Meanwhile Berisha declared that 'the murder is a state act' and announced battle. (Photo: A. Hani) 4 Azem Hajdari and the operation at the Military Hospital (Photo: Viktor Tusha) DARK OF THE ARE BARE KISHIN GËNJE BASHTE

Berisha: "Nano did it" THE BATTLE "NANO DID IT" Nano: "He was a common criminal" Yesterday thousands of supporters in the center of Tirana Berisha: "We declare battle" Yesterday, after the killing of Azem Hajdari, Prime Minister Fatos Nano described the perpetrator of the attack as a "common criminal" and said that it was not a deputy. At the same time, Sali Berisha accused Nano of being politically responsible for the event and said that the opposition was entering battle. Hundreds and then thousands of people gathered in the center of Tirana. The protest was directed against the government and the tension increased during the day. On page 3 No photo 3

Yesterday thousands of supporters in the center of Tirana BERISHA - Peaceful, alarm in the center of the capital, even though in troubled Albania even more was expected. In a statement to journalists, Berisha said that the killing of Azem Hajdari was a terrorist act and that the opposition would give a response. 'We declare battle', he said. During the afternoon hours the crowd grew. Some protesters pushed their way close to the Prime Minister's Office and Parliament. On page 2 (Photo P. Tilo) No photo 4

Alimçquaj put the matter in debate, creditors protest In a television interview, Minister Arben Malaj spoke about the economic situation and financial schemes. He focused especially on VEFA and said that the public should know the truth about its activity. His statements sparked numerous reactions and were widely commented on. On page 4 Mushtin Malaj Vehbi Alimçusa [?]

Zall-Herr commandos fleeing from Vlora Çerik gang in handcuffs Demanding action against 8 super-wanted men MORE THAN 100 special forces have raided their bases at dawn VLORA - Police commandos and special forces have carried out a large-scale operation in Vlora to capture dangerous individuals and members of the Çerik gang. The operation has been extended to several areas and has led to the first arrests. Official sources say that more than 100 officers took part in numerous raids. BELSHAN - The couple on a motorcycle? is found by residents who state that armed people were circulating in the industrial complex. According to the reports, seven of them have been detained and one has been declared wanted. On page 6 No photo 6

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