PD-PS, consensus for the title “Honor of the Commune” for Aleks Nika USA, to citizens: Avoid the boulevard PD-PS, consensus for the title “Honor of the Commune” for Aleks Nika THE 21 JANUARY RALLY USA, to citizens: Avoid the boulevard American Embassy in Tirana: After 21 January 2011 there were peaceful demonstrations. However, even the most peaceful gatherings can turn violent By THIMI SAMARXHIU One week before the rally expected to be held by the Socialist Party, in memory of the victims of 21 January 2011, the American Embassy once again, through a message, warns its citizens to stay away from the rally, since although a peaceful gathering has been announced, the situation could change from one moment to the next. “The Albanian Socialist Party has announced a public rally for Saturday, 21 January 2012. Current information indicates that the rally will take place along Tirana’s main boulevard, ‘Dëshmorët e Kombit,’ in front of the Prime Minister’s Office as well as in other places in the city. The Socialist Party has also called for rallies in other cities across the country to be held on the same day. The Embassy has no information regarding the areas that may be affected or the possible size of this rally. Demonstrations may affect all main arteries at the entrance Continues on pages 2-3