Albanians are on the threshold of national unity. In Kosovo they now clearly see that the only weapon to free themselves from the clutches of the Serb is the unification of their forces within the framework of the LDK. As soon as people with dubious feelings come out of their ranks, the Albanians find them and throw them out. This is shameful [?]. Albanians are on the threshold of general unity. At the massive gatherings and recent demonstrations every Albanian has risen to his feet. The anti-Albanian circles try in vain to sow panic and division. Only united can Albanians win freedom and escape Serbian genocide. All this is proof that the will of the Albanian people in Kosovo is unbreakable and that no one can stop its march toward freedom. (Continued on page 4)

CORRESPONDENT OF "PD" Yesterday too, the Albanian parliament continued its work by postponing discussions on several issues that are expected to be taken up this week. Fatos Nano and his people use every opportunity to block the work of the Assembly with accusations and obstructions. In the chamber there were strong exchanges and tension between deputies of the majority and the opposition. Fatos Nano and his allies seek to hinder democratic reforms and keep the country in crisis. Their position was sharply criticized by various deputies, who stressed that Albania cannot move forward while remaining hostage to communist nostalgia. The parliamentary leadership called on deputies to respect the rules of procedure and not obstruct the proceedings of the session. The debates are expected to continue in the coming days.

Mr. Pjetër Arbnori received the chairman of the association of former political persecuted people. The chairman of the Presidium of the People's Assembly, Mr. Pjetër Arbnori, received yesterday the chairman of the association of former political prisoners and persecuted people, Mr. Nebil Hoxha. During the conversation, the problems concerning former political prisoners and persecuted people were addressed. Mr. Arbnori assured Mr. Hoxha that the draft for their status is being prepared by a group of deputies and will soon be submitted to the Assembly for approval. ATSH

Recently, Greece, Kosovo, the Kosovo treasury, the government millions for the flood, donated for the flooded areas [?].

XHAVIT NISHTA Our genuine understanding of democracy consists of party pluralism, free voting, and clear rules of public debate. But whenever Fatos Nano is criticized, various voices hasten to present this as an attack on Albania or on the Socialist Party. That is untrue. Criticism of a political leader is not criticism of the country, nor of the citizens who support a particular party. On the contrary, democracy requires individual responsibility, accountability, and transparency. No one can hide behind the name of a party in order to escape public judgment. Therefore, when Fatos Nano is jabbed, neither Albania nor the Socialist Party is meant. Only his political responsibility for the positions and actions he holds is meant.

- Chief Nano was given 1.5 hours at his disposal from television. -Chief Nano's position toward incontestable facts — identical to the positions of his predecessors Hoxha plus Alia. -Once again the ordinary members of the Socialist Party who saw and understood it were Nano, who wanted to lead the country into catastrophe.