Leaders of the Socialist Party are using the occasion to push forward their devilish propaganda against the market economy. They declare that the referendum will be held despite the Constitutional Court chamber annulling certification of the initiative's result EDITORIAL NOTE The leaders of the Socialist Party disinform the public about the referendum Leaders of the Socialist Party are using the occasion to push forward their devilish propaganda against the market economy. They declare that the referendum will be held despite the Constitutional Court chamber annulling certification of the initiative's result Reuters reports and statements by several personalities of the Socialist Party and its organizations, from Mr. Gjinushi down to the organized groups beneath him, are intended to create the impression that holding the referendum is a settled matter. Under the guise of “respect for the will of the people,” or of “not going backward,” etc., the idea is being propagated that the government and the parliamentary majority are blocking the referendum, which creates the basis for new rebellions and political tensions. The leaders of the Socialist Party, deliberately avoiding any explanation of a perfectly normal constitutional decision, are rushing to create the insinuation that a conspiracy lies behind the annulment of certification of the initiative. For this they have even set the date of the referendum, 20 March. It falls to us to state that, in circumstances where the initiative, as established by the chamber of the Constitutional Court, is not based on strict observance of constitutional provisions, the issue is not the date, but the legitimacy of the entire initiative. We believe that state bodies should provide the Albanian public with concrete answers regarding the issues related to the reasons for the referendum not being carried out within the constitutional deadlines. These clarifications, accompanied by legal arguments, are essential in order to avoid misunderstandings and to stop the policy of disinformation being pursued by the Socialist Party. The leaders of this party must abandon the language of ultimatums and political blackmail, because conflict cannot be resolved through pressure and declarations. If they truly respected the principles of the rule of law, they should have waited for the final decision of the Constitutional Court and not unilaterally announced the holding of the referendum. Continues on page 7

Albanian Democratic Party Berat Branch Berat, 07.11.1994 Central Committee of the Referendum on the Constitution Tirana For information: PD Tirana At polling station 1/7 in the “Kushtrim” neighborhood, the PD representative from the Berat branch, Ermal Sina, left and in the afternoon I was in the office by his brother and another Bajame that they had delayed him. When the final observers left the neighborhood for his home, he had disappeared; 4 other boys had taken him. The district police commissioners pretended they had no person being sought. THE CHAIRMAN Bujar Dollani

TIRANA PROTEST A “referendum group” for the constitution in Elbasan examined yesterday the denunciation made by the chairman of PD Tirana, Bujar Dollani, concerning the abduction of the observer Ermal Sina in Berat. According to the police commissioners at the center, no convincing explanation has been given regarding his fate. (“Associated Press” / Albanian newspaper [?]) Continues on page 8

Mark Gjin Prenga - Enver Hoxha imprisoned him, sent him to the priests of Romori's Bajk, and imprisoned him again During this fight against crime, a number of well-known or irresponsible people have made hasty statements raising concerns about human rights. Meanwhile, reality shows that organized crime and violent elements are trying to challenge the democratic order. The state cannot be weak in the face of criminal acts. Democracy does not mean allowing illegality; on the contrary, it requires the functioning of the law and the protection of honest citizens. The fight against crime is not political revenge, but a duty of institutions. If society tolerates criminals only because they present themselves as victims of the past, then public trust is damaged and the rule of law is undermined. For this reason, every case must be investigated and judged on the basis of facts. Note: text partially illegible in the image.

The protest of the PD PËRMET electoral commission has begun Central Committee of Voting and the Referendum on the Constitution of the Përmet district WE PROTEST Based on information from members of the voting commissions and observers appointed by the Albanian Democratic Party at the city's polling stations, we note that: 1) At polling station no. 1 (in Përmet), voting on the constitution was obstructed by an organized group of identified persons who, through threats and insults directed at commissioners and citizens, caused a temporary interruption of the vote. 2) At polling station no. 4, unidentified persons unlawfully entered the premises of the station and attempted to obstruct the process. 3) At the end of voting, discrepancies were found between the number of ballots and the official records. For these reasons, we request the taking of urgent measures to restore order and ensure the legality of the process. THE CHAIRMAN Theodhora Vangjeli

Secretary of the voting commission of the village of FERNAND VANAT The head of our local opposition came to the polling station and demanded illegal interference in the work of the commission. After being refused, he insulted and threatened the commissioners. The situation was aggravated by the presence of several other persons who called for a boycott. Despite this, the process continued and the ballot boxes were handed over according to the rules. We request that the competent authorities investigate the incident and punish those responsible. THE CHAIRMAN

1) The number of voters present at the polling station was 2,246. 2) In the ballot box, 2,246 ballots were found, of which: - 20 invalid votes - 4 damaged ballots - 1,359 proposal votes - 863 votes against 3) Verification shows that the official record has discrepancies in several sections and that the commission made corrections without properly entering them in the record. A review of the result is requested. SUNDAY DOLLANI

For information: To the Referendum on the Constitution in Tirana Dear Sir, The local referendum commission for the constitution in the Përmet district informs you that several serious irregularities have been observed at the polling stations in the villages and in the city. In some cases, opposition observers have attempted to obstruct the work of the commissions, while in others there have been problems with the voter lists and with sealing the ballots. In addition, violent incidents, threats against commissioners, and attempts to manipulate the result have been recorded. We request your immediate intervention and the sending of a verification team. Respectfully, The Chairman

We continue to follow the situation . In several centers, violations of procedure, pressure on commissioners, and temporary interruptions of the process are being reported. Disagreements have been recorded regarding voter identification and the validity of several ballots. The article continues on the next page.

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