Government Without Humor
Although Majko remains untainted by smuggling, the establishment is no longer listening to a firm hand
Bendi, “Achilles’ heel”
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The country and many decision-makers have not made it clear why they governed with the Majko government for a year, a government that has reached the end of its term, having been the calmest and with the highest reputation of the transition administration. Nevertheless, the beginning of 1999 has pushed both the government into crisis, clashes with the PS, as well as the changed behavior of the political scene, seem to have spoiled the prime minister’s “mood.” Seeing neither the approval of reforms nor the country on the right path with optimism, he has begun to turn to orders rather than arguments. The violent benefit from chaos and anarchy, but the government must face the reality of its discontent. People in the administration and in the party feel the lack of a firm hand and clearer direction. In this sense, Bendi appears to be the government’s “Achilles’ heel”.
Massacres are increasing every day
Within a few days, 5 murders on the Gjirokastër-Kakavijë road, 4 robberies on the new-zhe[?] road, 3 on the Lushnjë-Berat road and 6 on the Milot-Peshkopi road
Kakavija is no longer a gateway for passage, but a gateway to insecurity. Instead of customs being a place of calm and orderly control, they have turned into areas where people are afraid. The national roads are becoming daily scenes of robberies and murders. Citizens are losing trust and the police are not providing an answer. If there is no immediate reaction, then the government is losing one of its fundamental functions: ensuring life and property.
Bermud for days? 5 robberies on the Gjirokastër-Kakavijë road, 4 robberies on the r[?]ugët-zezë[?] road, 3 on the Lushnjë-Berat road and 6 on the Milot-Peshkopi road
This troubled figure, burdened with more than four charges, “Antimar Pressure,” seems terrorized by Kakavija and was heading for the door. According to the scenario built around him, they were lined up at the sides? and the newspaper’s pages were steering the leads? O thought? of the “trial” as Haksov[?].
Cartoon by Medi Belortaja