Teta draws up the list; 43 police station chiefs are leaving. Page 7 Teta draws up the list; 43 police station chiefs are leaving Page 7 USA: NATO with weapons in Kosovo Page 5 A Serbian paramilitary, frightened by yesterday’s KLA attack in Kijevo. Photo REUTERS

BY FRROK ÇUPI At the peak moment when the consequences of mistakes are unfolding, we are ready to make the most paradoxical declaration: “We Albanians did not make mistakes; we are in the right.” Yet immediately after the nationalist euphoria, despair erupts—nationalist despair too: “We Albanians never won; the World is to blame.” Forgetting that the World is the most general creation, where everyone gets as much as they ask for and as much as they deserve. Well then, let us return to the nearest historical point: the events of the day in Kosovo and on this side of our state border. Can we say that we, members of the Albanian nation on both sides, made mistakes? (At this moment I think I can see the hardened “patriots” shouting from the sofa: “Woman, hurry up with the food, because I’m going out to defend the nation from these people who dare say that we Albanians make mistakes.”) Nevertheless, yes, we made some mistakes. If anyone wants to see the tragic result of the mistakes, I think it is enough to follow the painful images of Kosovars leaving their burned homes, collectively covering their loved ones with a shroud; fields laid waste and mothers mourning. Can we stop the outbreak of war? Naturally, this was not entirely in the hands of the Albanians alone, but also in those of the Serbian side. Nevertheless, even our own side must do the utmost that is within its power in favour of what is good, which in this case is peace. If war was unavoidable, even then there was room to avoid following the most fatal mistake. The most fatal mistake was that the war began while children and old people, women and the sick were “underfoot.” It is typical behaviour of cowards to fire a rifle in the presence of women and children. The fighters did not respect even the simplest rules of ancient wars: the battlefield is not the field of the destitute, and vice versa. In Kosovo, wheat fields were turned into battlefields. This also happened because the “patriots” living in the West could not be made to understand that in Kosovo bread comes from wheat grown in the fields, not from Germany’s modern bakeries. Although, again, it must be added: this did not all depend on the Albanians; one side in the tragedy was the Serbian military force. But let us talk about our own capabilities, even when we make up only one side. The KLA, committed to “winning freedom and uniting the territories of Greater Albania,” forgot that it was overextended and was making mistakes. First of all, it took more steps than its capabilities on the battlefield allowed, giving the opposing side the luxury of launching an offensive with heavy weapons; these days a fierce war is being fought in Kosovo, with dozens being killed each day. (Continued on page 3)

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Islamists finance attacks in Europe P. 6

Major municipal operation; police clear the squares P. 13

More than 5,000 Cannabis plants uprooted in one day P. 10

Proposal by the Ministry of Justice, EC extends the period of non-exclusion Proposal by the Ministry of Justice, EC extends the period of non-exclusion Referendum on the death penalty P. 3

Godo: “It would be better for Albania if the right came to power in Italy” Following attacks by the Italian opposition, the PS responds Whatever Italy may be, for the Socialist Party the USA come first as a priority. Following attacks by the Italian right against the Albanian government, the PS secretary general responded yesterday, at the invitation of “KJ”. “For me, relations with the USA are more important,” he said. Pandeli Majko also did not forget the neighbours: “For me, relations with our neighbours are important and, regardless of declarations of left- or right-wing policies, these relations have created a logic of mutual interest with neighbouring countries such as Italy and Greece.” P. 3

5 Koha Jonë The television management is looking to hire three news presenters, one TV engineer, seven journalists, three studio technicians and editors. The management is also looking to buy every videotape filmed with footage of last year’s events. The anonymous section and payment are handled immediately in cash. Camera operators are also wanted from all cities. Interested applicants should report to the offices of “Koha Jonë”.