An honor for the Albanian parliament, an honor for its initiators - the 25 deputies of the PD Republic of Albania People’s Assembly Law on Amnesty on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the homeland from the Nazi-fascist occupiers REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY LAW ON AMNESTY ON THE OCCASION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIBERATION OF THE HOMELAND FROM THE NAZI-FASCIST OCCUPIERS proposed by the deputies of the parliamentary group of the Democratic Party 6 November 1994-2.12.1991 For a series of articles of the Penal Code the court imposes prison sentences ranging from ARTICLE 1 a) 5 and a half years to 16 years in prison and confiscation of property b) 4 and a half years to 14 years in prison and confiscation of property c) 5 years to 12 years in prison and confiscation of property. All persons sentenced to imprisonment by military personnel for the offense provided for in Article 19 of the Military Penal Code are granted amnesty. ARTICLE 2 Those sentenced for illegal possession of weapons do not benefit from this amnesty a) when the criminal offense committed was committed a second time intentionally b) in both cases the convicted persons are military personnel convicted on the basis of Articles 68 of the Penal Code, 47 and 48, and Article 32 of the Military Penal Code. ARTICLE 3 All persons sentenced to up to 3 years in prison for the offenses provided for in Chapter 13 of the Penal Code are granted amnesty, and those convicted of crimes against the state who at the time of committing the offense were under 18 years of age. ARTICLE 4 Four convicted persons are granted amnesty from all suspended sentences imposed by military personnel. ARTICLE 5 All persons convicted of abandonment of the country (Article 47 of the Penal Code), as well as those convicted under criminal proceedings of that article, are also granted conditional amnesty. ARTICLE 6 A 6-month reduction of imprisonment or reduction of the sentence is granted to persons convicted on the basis of Articles 47 and 48 of the Penal Code, those sentenced to imprisonment of up to 2 years ARTICLE 7 For certain articles of this law the court will order the release of the convicted persons or a reduction of the sentence. ARTICLE 8 The Ministry of Justice, the Prosecutor General's Office and the Ministry of Public Order are responsible for implementing this law. Tirana, 24.11.1994 THE CHAIRMAN OF THE PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY PETER ARBNORI

(Jubilee scientific session) On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of liberation THE NATIONAL QUESTION ALBANIAN FREEDOM FIGHT ANTI-FASCIST LIBERATION The Institute of History in Tirana and the Institute of Albanian History in Shkodër organized a scientific session dedicated to the Liberation War. The session was chaired by Prof. Dr. Aleks Buda. Reports were presented by Prof. Dr. Luan Omari, Prof. Dr. Kristo Frashëri, Aleksandër Meksi and Ylli Popa. The papers emphasized the national character of the war and its role in consolidating the Albanian state. It was also pointed out that this war cannot be used for narrow political purposes. Most of the speakers underlined that 29 November remains a date of historical importance, but also an occasion for civic reflection.

(Continues on page 2) ANTON SHKURTI 70th anniversary of the liberation of the city Akulli [?] yesterday of PD legitimate shqipon[?] in its path, Mr. Toma separates from work and... the party and its leaders are at the height of the times. In every case Albanians here and beyond the border look with hope and confidence at the stance of the Democratic Party. Also present at this meeting were personalities from culture, science and the arts. At the end, the participants approved a greeting addressed to the chairman of the PD, Dr. Sali Berisha.

...It is a high degree of a few individuals and a few vanes... has made kare liber too much "The amnesty law represents a high civilizing gesture and an expression of the humanism of the democratic state," said one of the deputies in the parliamentary session. According to the speakers, this initiative marks a step forward in bringing Albanian legislation closer to European standards and in strengthening citizens’ trust in institutions. Some speakers linked the amnesty with the need for social reconciliation after years of tension and transition. Others underlined that partial forgiveness does not undermine justice, but rather completes it with a human dimension.

(Continues on page 2) 1000 Greek refugees yje lajta [?] that the processing skytor be for everyone. Albanian citizens are being repeatedly returned by the Greek side at the border point of Kapshtica. According to local sources, some of them have been returned for lack of documents, while others for reasons related to changes in crossing rules. Residents of the area call this situation worrying, as it affects entire families and creates ongoing insecurity for emigrants.

The Prime Minister of the state of Israel, Yitzhak Rabin, was also informed, as were Prime Minister Alfred Sant of Malta, as well as Romanian President Ion Iliescu, and the President of Germany, Prof. Dr. Roman Herzog. A special commission has been formed for the organization of the ceremony. Foreign Minister Pashko, Defense Minister Safet Zhulali, Minister of Culture Teodor Laco, the Mayor of Tirana Albert Brojka, etc. are handling the ceremony.