PD has launched the election campaign. Berisha on the attack Will the SP vote speak as it did on 22 March The opposition’s victory seems foretold, as does its moral defeat. But as a social and moral force, especially when moral decline sets in, it is both visible and apparent. What is keeping the opposition, clearly put to sleep, in this campaign? The reservists recently spat on the government for all the atrocities committed against citizens, but also for the futility of the elections, just enough to perhaps be greeted as an opposition with rhetoric. As for PD, defeat. page 3

Army and militarization in Lipeinë, Shkodër Saturday’s news about the possibility of an officially imposed closure of the border with Montenegro by the government is still not official from the government, but it has become clear through the politics of recent years. Montenegro, the neighboring Yugoslav republic, is expressing the need for restrictions on passage, regardless of official wording. These measures have been reflected especially in the strict controls at the Hani i Hotit border crossing. page 7

Islami publicly accuses the President The punishment is not affected by the commissions that were built [?] Durrës, eight opposition parties at a round table We will win 2/3 of the votes Let us cooperate to win and defend the vote Yesterday, the round table of political parties was held, with joint statements as well. The chairman of the PSD, Skënder Gjinushi, the head of the PBDNJ, Ciriak Dhima, the Socialist leader Servet Pëllumbi, Bashkim Kopliku of Balli Kombëtar, Genc Pollo of the PDR, the chief trade unionist Valer Xhafa, as well as other leaders of opposition parties, emphasized the need for opposition unity. The chairman of the PS, Kastriot Islami, stated that after the elections we will speak differently with Berisha. page 3 page 4

Bayern surprises, Bordeaux lacks logic The finals between them are played on 1 and 15 May Barcelona BAYERN M. 2 39 Babad, 83 Trefegi,[?] 89) De la Pena BORDEAUX 1 Silaraj,[?] 0 The azzurri fans go to the matches and are stunned by the semifinal. It was played in France. Photo Reuters page 7

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Lawyer: “Sentence Lagi[?], Ahri[?], Genocid”; Prosecutor: “Let us wait” Lawyer: “Sentence Lagi[?], Ahri[?], Genocid”, Prosecutor: “Let us wait” Ardian Klosi, writes page 2

The theft alarm of the governments’ gold remains page 5

From Asllan and Berimi to one of the border traffickers page 7

Albania is ranked behind Moldova in the north page 7

In the fleet to fall, failure, following a knife broken with the moon page 2

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ENGLISH Newspaper: Koha Jonë Date: Wednesday, 17 April 1996 Main headline: Opposition asleep Subheadline: The DP has launched the electoral campaign. Berisha on the attack. Lead: Will the SP vote speak as on 22 March? Selected article translations: 1. Pas zgjedhjeve me Berishën do të flasim ndryshe = After the elections we will speak differently with Berisha. 2. Ribllokohet kufiri me Malin e Zi = The border with Montenegro is blocked again. 3. Përkrahohen finalistët e Kupës UEFA = The UEFA Cup finalists are favored. ITALIANO Giornale: Koha Jonë Data: Mercoledì 17 aprile 1996 Titolo principale: Opposizione nel sonno Sottotitolo: Il PD ha lanciato la campagna elettorale. Berisha all’attacco. Occhiello: Parlerà il voto del PS come il 22 marzo? Traduzioni selezionate: 1. Pas zgjedhjeve me Berishën do të flasim ndryshe = Dopo le elezioni parleremo diversamente con Berisha. 2. Ribllokohet kufiri me Malin e Zi = Il confine con il Montenegro viene nuovamente bloccato. 3. Përkrahohen finalistët e Kupës UEFA = I finalisti della Coppa UEFA sono favoriti.