The Association of Former Political Prisoners and Persecuted Persons of Shkodër district considers 22 March the equinox of the true democratic spring after the long communist winter; 22 March is the historic opportunity given to Albanians to decide the future of the nation through a free vote. We feel it our duty to address our entire people, the members of our association, all devout believers in God, trade unions, various associations, and everyone interested in the victory of democracy, and to urge them to vote for the Democratic Party. We also appeal to the peasantry, who suffered all the hardships and evils of the Slav-communist system, to all mothers, sisters, brothers, young men and women, long-suffering workers, and all intellectuals, to vote for candidates of the Democratic Party, as the surest means of eradicating communism and advancing our country in every respect. We appeal to you: “Make some sacrifices regarding your parties and your political convictions so that the majority may win and DEMOCRATIC ALBANIA may be strengthened, because today the Democratic Party is the country’s largest political force, capable of ensuring the balance of the NATION. Brothers and sisters of our association! Raise your voices loudly! May our appeal be the voice of all those martyrs who gave their lives for a free, democratic Albania, so that future generations may live happily. Long live a free Albania! Long live democratic Albania! “Association of Former Political Prisoners and Persecuted Persons” Shkodër District.

It is already near, very near. Immediately after 22 March, tomorrow will take on the very concrete form of today, with the fundamental tasks of completely restructuring our country institutionally, economically and socially at every level. Each of us is deeply interested in the concrete steps of this restructuring. First, in the institutional sphere, the entire activity of the state administration will be reorganized; today it stands in stark contrast to the economic administration that is taking shape. It is an outdated superstructure serving the demands and needs of the party-state. The swift adoption of many laws connected with guaranteeing and facilitating business activity—which today remains at a rudimentary stage because these laws are lacking—will be the alpha of the new People’s Assembly. But, without any doubt, the first necessary step toward becoming a country ev- [text as printed: “ev”] is especially dangerous at this stage. People have grown accustomed to seeing common property as ownerless goods and shared work, in which many bureaucratic officials take the lion’s share, as something alien to each person’s interests, something akin to forced labor. For a worker to become deeply interested in the quality of his work and the fate of the product he makes on the market, he must either know the company’s income and expenditure accounts in detail, clearly seeing where his sweat goes and how much he is paid for his work, or become a co-owner. From this perspective, we must be absolutely determined to privatize even the railways and mines. In many respects, this will bring significant improvements in the movement of goods and passengers, as well as a rapid increase and modernization of the mineral-extraction process. [The system] made us sluggish and lacking in initiative, put us in the drowsy position of people unsure and afraid of every step they take. This is reflected in the fear many people have of the market economy. “What will happen to us?” is a question often heard from those who reckon they will lose out in this transition to the “unknown.” But will there really be losers? I think NOT. We are not heading toward the unknown, but toward the well-known market economy built by 20 European countries and now being built by another 10–12. For 47 years we believed in a system that existed nowhere except in the dreams of Marx and Lenin. Why should we not believe in what really exists and has been seen and experienced by hundreds of thousands of Albanian refugees? It is understood that those most affected ... … so that the political scene in Albania may be progressive. … in support … … with laws relating to the guaranteeing and facilitating of business activity, which today is at a rudimentary stage precisely because these laws are lacking, will be the alpha of the new popular Assembly. But, without a doubt, the first necessary step toward becoming a European country will be respect for the law. We will quickly learn to respect it after a period of hesitation. If today certain individuals in the Security Forces falter, hesitate, or sabotage the implementation of laws adopted by parliament, tomorrow very severe penalties will be imposed on those who disregard their implementation. Another aspect of strengthening the rule of law, in the first phase, will also be the enactment of exceptional laws for offenders against public order, thieves, those who misuse national material assets, or those who abuse their positions. Democratic countries are known for their extremely harsh stance toward what is called “ordinary crime.” In enforcing the law and imposing sanctions on anyone who opposes it, no one will be spared because the accused is a chairman or president, leads a party or extracts coal from underground, is an oligarch or is not. The Socialists’ claim that the PS will fight to support the underprivileged classes is completely off the mark. Among the Democrats there are neither privileged nor underprivileged people. All citizens are equal before the law. Secondly, in the economic sphere, the first extremely urgent action that must be taken is the privatization of all sectors … … becomes a co-owner. From this point of view, we must be extremely determined to privatize the railways and the mines as well. transport of goods and passengers, and rapid growth and modernization of the process of extracting minerals and metals such as chromium and copper, which are rare in the world and abundant in Albania. In agriculture, there is no reason to call for the collectivization of farms for economic purposes or for new-style cooperatives, as «ZP» advocates. Today the Albanian farmer urgently needs to feel that he is the owner of his goods and his land. He is free to decide what he wants and how he wants for his future. The state’s assistance to the farmer-owner will be comprehensive, with both selected seeds and specialist technical support. If a farmer wishes to join with two or five other families, that is his business, and no one should interfere in the decisions he makes. But under no circumstances may we exert indirect pressure and tell him, as the PS says, “you will receive state assistance especially if you join a cooperative.” Thirdly, in the social sphere, the near future will impose on us a radical transformation of the mindset instilled by the dictatorship over the past 47 years. We have grown accustomed to expecting other people—officials, the administration, the state—to solve every problem. The poor socialist state: it was unable to solve any of the thousands of problems confronting it, while undertaking to solve everything! And we expected this of it, because it “would not allow” anyone to try to solve their own problems. Such a situation… … as well. call for the collectivization of farms solve their own problems. Such a situation…

— Message from Mr. Sali Berisha’s meetings with voters — Peza, this rich hearth of freedom, is honored by us and by all Albania. We must never forget that it was the people of Peza who first in Europe took up arms against the occupier, at a time when Albania knew neither communism nor the Communist Party. In your Peza, contrary to the aspirations of the dictator E. Hoxha, the National Liberation Anti-Fascist Front was established; it was fully pluralist and democratic, with high national aims. “I want to emphasize,” Mr. Sali Berisha continued, “that the people of Peza deserve exceptionally special respect: they were fighters who fought so much and asked for so little. Not one person from Peza, not one of Albania’s brave fighters, fought for Albania to fall into a dictatorship. “I want to emphasize how hard they fought for a democratic Albania; the dictatorship was brought to you by others—it was brought by Miladin, Dushan and E. Hoxha, and for this they will be judged by history. Throughout Albania people ask me: ‘Who will Peza vote for?’ By this they show how highly they value and esteem Peza—” (continued on page 4)

Dear Dr. Berisha, On behalf of the European Democratic Group, I send you my warmest wishes for the DP candidates in the elections on 22 March 1992. These elections, for the first time, integrated the Albanian people into the European Community. Integration is based on moral merits and human rights for all. I addressed the Albanian people in the report … … rightly for decades under communist governments, using the PSSh, can establish values that until recently they had suppressed. But these values and rights are the foundations of private property and individual dignity. There can be no confidence that the legacy of a social and economic system in Albania can make a new beginning. We in the European Parliament are hoping for a clear decision by the Albanian people on 22 March 1992 in favor of the PDSH. I would be very grateful if you would convey this message to the Albanian people and to the parliamentary candidates and representatives of the PDSH, to whom I send the warmest greetings from the European Democratic Group. You can count on the support of the members of the European Democratic Group in strongly supporting the Albanians. With best wishes, Yours sincerely, CHRISTOPHER PROU

District 1 (Berat) Agron Musaraj District 2 (Berat) Abdi Baleta District 3 (Berat) Perikli Teta District 4 (Berat) Peri Dishnica District 5 (Berat) Ermal Përmeti District 34 (Kavaj) Halit Shamata District 35 (Kavaj) Luan Skuka District 36 (Kolonja) Uran Butka District 37 (Korça) Gëzim Agastra District 38 (Korça) Teodor Keko District 68 (Sarandë) Coalition District 69 (Sarandë) Coalition District 70 (Skrapar) Coalition District 71 (Skrapar) Mustafa Nano District 72 (Shkodër) Pjetër Arbnori DP 11 March 1992 R.A. 11.03.1992

District 1 (Berat) — Agron Musaraj District 2 (Berat) — Abdi Baleta District 3 (Berat) — Perikli Teta District 4 (Berat) — Peri Dishnica District 5 (Berat) — Ermal Përmeti District 6 (Dibër) — Safet Xhulali District 7 (Dibër) — Agron Çoku District 8 (Dibër) — Natasha Shehu District 9 (Dibër) — Bashkim Gazidede District 10 (Durrës) — Nevruz Çela District 11 (Durrës) — Bashkim Kopliku District 12 (Durrës) — Vedat Sazani District 13 (Durrës) — Azem Hajdari District 14 (Durrës) — Rustem Gjata District 15 (Elbasan) — Engjëll Daki District 16 (Elbasan) — Agim Hoxha District 17 (Elbasan) — Robert Ndrenika District 18 (Elbasan) — Coalition District 19 (Elbasan) — Gaqo Rrota District 20 (Elbasan) — Gëzim Mema District 21 (Elbasan) — Coalition District 22 (Fier) — Rexhep Uka District 23 (Fier) — Bujar Nepravishta District 24 (Fier) — Llazar Lëngu District 25 (Fier) — Hasan Halili District 26 (Fier) — Mitro Çela District 27 (Fier) — Daim Rapaj District 28 (Fier) — Coalition District 29 (Fier) — Fadil Çepele District 30 (Gramsh) — Albert Karriqi District 31 (Gjirokastër) — Genc Rruli District 32 (Gjirokastër) — Sotiraq Hroni District 33 (Kavaj) — Sali Berisha District 34 (Kavaj) — Halit Shamata District 35 (Kavaj) — Luan Shukri District 36 (Kolonja) — Uran Butka District 37 (Korça) — Gëzim Agastra District 38 (Korça) — Teodor Keko District 39 (Korça) — Coalition District 40 (Korça) — Eduart Selami District 41 (Korça) — Natasha Lako District 42 (Korça) — Petrika Minga District 43 (Korça) — Bahri Bregu District 44 (Krujë) — Sad ed in Balla District 45 (Krujë) — Rushen Golemi District 46 (Krujë) — Alfred Sarreqi District 47 (Kukës) — Mustafë Mustafa District 48 (Kukës) — Shefqet Hoxha District 49 (Kukës) — Skënder Jaku District 50 (Lezhë) — Rudolf Marku District 51 (Lezhë) — Tonin Alimëhilli District 52 (Librazhd) — Pëllumb Malaj District 53 (Librazhd) — Kurt Xhepa District 54 (Lushnje) — Tritan Shehu District 55 (Lushnje) — Izet Shehu District 56 (Lushnje) — Ihsan Çabej District 57 (Lushnje) — Kujtim Gina District 58 (Mat) — Shyqyri Çela District 59 (Mat) — Agim Çupi District 60 (Mirditë) — Ndue Gjika District 61 (Mirditë) — Zef Brozi District 62 (Përmet) — Vasil Gjika District 63 (Pogradec) — Arben Meçe District 64 (Pogradec) — Jemin Gjana District 65 (Pukë) — Coalition District 66 (Pukë) — Marash Ibraj District 67 (Sarandë) — Ritvan Peshkëpia District 68 (Sarandë) — Coalition District 69 (Sarandë) — Coalition District 70 (Skrapar) — Coalition District 71 (Skrapar) — Mustafa Nano District 72 (Shkodër) — Pjetër Arbnori District 73 (Shkodër) — Ahmet Osja District 74 (Shkodër) — Ali Spahia District 75 (Shkodër) — Gëzim Luli District 76 (Shkodër) — Pjetër Pepa District 77 (Shkodër) — Mendu Derguti District 78 (Shkodër) — Dodë Kaqaj District 79 (Shkodër) — Kol Tonaj District 80 (Tepelenë) — Blerim Çela District 81 (Tepelenë) — Coalition District 82 (Tiranë) — Ylli Vejsiu District 83 (Tiranë) — Arben Imami District 84 (Tiranë) — Dylber Vrioni District 85 (Tiranë) — Skënder Shkupi District 86 (Tiranë) — Tomor Malasi District 87 (Tiranë) — Dashamir Shehu District 88 (Tiranë) — Aleksandër Meksi District 89 (Tiranë) — Maksim Konomi District 90 (Tiranë) — Shaban Memia District 91 (Tiranë) — Emanuel Heba District 92 (Tiranë) — Petrit Kalakula District 93 (Tiranë) — Ferdinand Petrela District 94 (Tropojë) — Besnik Mustafa District 95 (Vlorë) — Ibrahim Vasjari District 96 (Vlorë) — Abedin Elmazi District 97 (Vlorë) — Dhimitër Anagnosti District 98 (Vlorë) — Afrim Jupi District 99 (Vlorë) — Gramoz Pashko District 100 (Vlorë) — Roland Tafili 11 March 1992

1 Sali Ram Berisha 2 Eduard Arif Selami 3 Azem Shpend Hajdari 4 Arben Fahri Imami 5 Aleksandër Gabriel Meksi 6 Genc Pëllumb Rruli 7 Rexhep Sali Uka 8 Blerim Naim Çela 9 Tomor Hasan Dosti 10 Leka Ismet Toto 11 Franko Gjon Kroqi 12 Tritan Masar Shehu 13 Perikli Kolas Teta 14 Mitro Pilo Çela 15 Hajri Hysen Krruja 16 Dhimitër Pano Anagnosti 17 Alfërdita Nazif Zëri 18 Liri Asllan Delli 19 Lindita Ylli Prifti 20 Arben Ali Demeti 21 Preç Gjon Zogaj 22 Shahin Halit Kadare 23 Mira Kostandin Kauri 24 Rushen Mahmut Golemi 25 Arben Ramiz Lika 26 Napolon Dhimitër Roshi 27 Skënder Ramazan Dika 28 Dalip Riza Ramalli 29 Ismet Xhavit Ferizaj 30 Esat Ismail Çoku 31 Ali Adem Sula 32 Mehdi Sait Shabani 33 Tonin Mark Dika 34 Bardhyl Mustafa Balteza 35 Pëllumb Xhevahir Kulla 36 Murat Rexhep Manhasa 37 Aveni Osman Kika 38 Hysen Bajram Onmani 39 Rexhep Mustafa Karapici 40 Saimir Fadil Repishti 41 Petraq Arqile Curri 42 Reshat Mahmut Kripa 43 Sotiraq Jorgo Hroni 44 Xhovan Zef Kolombi 45 Vaso Koço Llapa 46 Lutfi Ibrahim Bajrami 47 Filip Nasho Taço 48 Petrika Perikli Minga 49 Tefta Vladimir Shahini 50 Vasil Jani Gjika 51 Agli Sotir Fundo 52 Koço Kostandin Koto 53 Haki Ismail Mustafa 54 Nazmi Qamili Hoxha Chairman Prof. Dr. Sali Berisha