THE HISTORIC WILL OF THE ALBANIANS TO DECIDE THEIR OWN FUTURE

Time works for the Albanian cause — Kosovo declared its independence on 2 July 1990 on the basis of 150 delegates after the referendum, and despite the pressure of a savage Serbian regime its government was formed. Soon the first parliamentary elections will be held, from which Kosovo's government will emerge. Fully aware of the scale of the elections in Kosovo, we are convinced that Kosovo's independence will be its future. — Before the Soviets were occupied by the Nazis, their policies had made it clear that there would be no kind of autonomy for the countries of Eastern Europe. The Nazi occupation turned everything upside down, but Central Europe too could no longer come under the control of such a regime. The countries of Eastern Europe managed to escape Soviet influence, but time works for the Albanian cause. — In moral terms Europe has already recognized the right of Albanians to be free. The strength of our right is tied to its respect by everyone. The Albanian cause is just, and time works for it.

— INTERVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC, SALI BERISHA GIVEN ON 22 MAY TO RAI TELEVISION — A clear testimony to the dignity of a democratic state — INTERVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC, SALI BERISHA GIVEN ON 22 MAY TO RAI TELEVISION — Question: Mr. President, if the name of President Gligorov's party in Macedonia has been mixed up with the upcoming elections in Albania, what does that mean? Answer: First of all, I greatly appreciate the position of the government of Italy and the government of Greece and other European countries in organizing free and fair elections in Kosovo. The citizens of Kosovo will decide their future by vote. Question: In Italy there has been talk of various statements regarding the situation in the region. How do you see this? Answer: Stability in the Balkans depends on respect for the rights of peoples. Any solution that denies the rights of Albanians cannot be long-term. We support democratic and peaceful solutions. Question: Do you think Albania will play a special role? Answer: Albania will be a factor of peace and stability and will support any democratic process that respects freedoms and human rights.

— INTERVIEW OF IBRAHIM RUGOVA GIVEN TO THE VOICE OF AMERICA — This people showed that it knows how to organize itself, let it keep a state — INTERVIEW OF IBRAHIM RUGOVA GIVEN TO THE VOICE OF AMERICA — Dr. Rugova, as you know, elections are now also being held in Kosovo for parliament and for president. How do you explain this great mobilization of the people? Dr. Rugova: It is the right of every free people and every nation to organize its own life. Our people have shown through the referendum and the elections that they are determined to be masters of their own destiny. Question: And the international reaction? Answer: We expect the international community to understand correctly the will of the people of Kosovo and to support its peaceful and democratic aspirations. Question: What do you expect after the elections? Answer: We expect our institutions to be strengthened and the Republic of Kosovo to move forward on its democratic path.

TO A DECISION OR NOT? SHOULD IT BE KEPT QUIET? TO COMPLAIN AND TO PROFIT! [?] Should politicians' files be opened? TO A DECISION OR NOT? SHOULD IT BE KEPT QUIET? TO COMPLAIN AND TO PROFIT! [?] After such a scandal, no one can ever be indifferent. If a politician has collaborated with a condemnable regime, the public has the right to know it. But it is just as true that files can also be used for blackmail, revenge and manipulation. That is why opening them requires law, transparency and responsibility. In a democratic state, public morality and citizens' right to know cannot conflict with the truth. The truth must come out. (continued on page 2)

On Sunday, 24 May 1992, at 9:00 a.m. in the hall of the Ali Kelmendi Cinematic Club, the Plenum of the National Council of the Democratic Party in Tirana will be held. — Mr. Azem Hajdari will present a report on the political and organizational situation of the Democratic Party. — Mr. Gramoz Pashko will present a report on the economic situation and the measures that need to be taken. — Mr. Eduard Selami will present a report on the organizational situation. — Mr. Sali Berisha will deliver the keynote address. All members of the National Council are invited to attend. (continued on page 4)

From President SALI BERISHA sent to the newly elected President of the Republic of Kosovo IBRAHIM RUGOVA

"ZP" and the role of telealiti for KOSD - In the previous issue, on page 8, in the article about the role played by "ZP" while they were carryi[?]ing out, instead of writing about the terrorist activity of the PS, the word should have been written as activation. We apologize.