-A murderer’s logic, militarization and the superstitions of a great Ruçi, exposing the face that is hidden by crime EDVIN GJELA Once humble and crouched beside the poles of Elektrostal to avoid the gaze of the police chief “cat-like ones”, and in the streets dragging himself to turn the double agents of “Sigurimi” into wretches; in short, the insignificant character of “T.”, now a “man of state”, is the object of revenge against all people of value and democratic ideals, for which, 3 years ago, he joyfully and zealously fell “on the neck” of PD cooperativism. This figure covered with alibis and disturbed passions, down to bandit-like acts, politically rehabilitated and armed with the full arsenal of noise and drugged zeal, with absurd and slanderous accusations against the most valued PD leaders, is now trying to pretend ignorance. Perhaps he himself has set the price tag on the crimes he has committed in a few years, even with his chronic fool’s laughter and the forgotten “ancient” ideologue of slander. The master of revenge is not far from 1944. The state-security apparatus spied on, imprisoned, interned and persecuted for 46 years everything Albanian that was pro-Western. By choosing this tradition of crime, this party and its leaders are doing the same thing today; only with other means and with the same spirit. Why, then? To hide their past, to erase responsibilities, to frighten witnesses, to block the investigations of justice. In the files of crimes and destruction are their names, their orders, their signatures, and the consequences for people’s lives, for the economy and for the institutions. Today they seek to present themselves as moralists and judges of others, while they answer for murders, internments, impoverishment and incalculable damage. The truth can no longer be hidden behind demagoguery. Those who yesterday trampled on the law now try to use the law as a refuge. But justice cannot become the tool of those who have always fought it. Your file has long been in the hands of justice. It is useless to try to delay time. It is useless to try to intimidate witnesses. It is useless to use newspapers and podiums to deceive. (The article continues)

It is not a problem of the organizers of “97”, but of the lack of tourist infrastructure and the center’s water supply “Zëri i Popullit”, now after a one-year delay in organizing the 32nd congress of the PPSH, but also in organizing “97”, has begun to slander and invent against the government, presenting the situation at the center as the failure of the organizers. In fact, the main problem is the lack of tourist infrastructure and the center’s water supply, a problem inherited over the years and not the responsibility of those who organize the event. Instead of seeking the real causes, the organizers are being blamed in propagandistic language. This is a familiar way for the party press to create fog and avoid real responsibilities. The need for investment in infrastructure, accommodation and basic services is evident, and this requires concrete work, not political attacks. If the center were supplied with water and with the minimum conditions to receive visitors and delegations, then no one would have any reason to complain. On the contrary, the lack of adequate conditions is the only cause of the difficulties. (continued on page 2)

Since he is moving forward vigorously and with an unrestrained organizer, especially from the “opposition”, Mr. Pellumbi is leading an unstoppable campaign against the government. However, before accusing others, he must answer questions related to his own past responsibilities and to the political formation of people who today present themselves as a moral tribune. Does he not also bear his share of responsibility for the education of his own students, for ideological indoctrination, for the silences of the past and for careers built on submission? Hasn’t the time come that, before asking for accountability, he himself gives accountability? The question remains open.

Yesterday, in the large forum that makes up the PD, this youth organization displayed its determination not to allow the return of former communists to power. Addressing young people and students, its leaders emphasized that the country’s future requires democratic commitment and a final break with the totalitarian past. They said that the opponents’ propaganda cannot dim the ideals of youth and that the political participation of young people is a guarantee for the country’s modernization. According to them, the choice is clear: either democracy and integration, or going backward. The meeting called for organization, open debates, and opposition to any attempt to bring back old mentalities. LAZËR PLESHA At the PD branch in Durrës

At the leadership of the PD branch in Korçë A meeting was held in the city of Korçë within the framework of the activities of the PD branch, where the need for commitment to the party program and an idealistic engagement in its implementation was emphasized. The speakers pointed out that the political battle requires clarity, patience and faith in democratic values. It was said that citizens expect more concrete work, more closeness to the community’s problems and a responsible political language. Only in this way, they said, can confidence in the democratic alternative be strengthened. (Continues on page 2)

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