These irregularities cast a shadow over the prospects for democratic progress, which remains the cornerstone of our relations with Albania The surname in Tirana: a strong statement from the State Department The elections of 26 May, which were marred by very serious irregularities, have shaken confidence in the institution of withdrawing toward democracy. This was the statement made by State Department official Lindon, with which the weekend’s events endanger not only the Union, but also other relations with the neighbors? It was? to? Albania. Since they were held and three days after the elections, there has been a series of complaints about vote theft. The Albanian authorities have not yet begun any full and transparent investigation. In yesterday’s statement, the State Department publicly called on the authorities of Albania to respect democratic rights and allow a full investigation. The U.S. carefully examined future ties with the Albanian government. page 3 Shepherd and White House Washington

The ally? high school? Albanians will? indoctr? despots page 5

It had been crossed near a rock by the banks of the Erzen River on the Tirana road Bashkim Shehu: “My accuser stole Lago” They dig at the grave, according to the former dënne? zvarr? and a designated eyewitness of the ceremony in Tirana, the remains of former Prime Minister Mehmet Shehu have disappeared “Lago my accuser”. page 2

Complaint over the events in Skanderbeg Square filed with the prosecutor’s office Accused of crimes against humanity On the second day, the hunger strike of 147 candidates from the PS, AD, PSD and PUK Demand the annulment of the elections Mako: The striking candidates have begun to experience the first health problems page 5 The PD and PBD candidates who joined the hunger strike

The extension of the new? becomes? a 6-month period in the first months of 1997 . page 7

Separate the students’ demands. To ban? the head of state and remove the electorate speaks Petrit Kalakula page 4

All the words of the embassy? to have made? the change like? Brits? the? for power? speaks Petrit Kalakula page 9

The fascist? so? receiver would have been envied even by the glorious Enver Hoxha himself page 9

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