COMRADE RAMIZ ALIA: “Their slogans—‘let us democratize life,’ ‘let us pluralize political activity,’ ‘let us develop the market, private property, foreign capital,’ ‘let us develop religion’—are intended to overthrow popular power and socialism.” Inside A document of shame Minutes taken at the meeting of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Party on 14 July 1990 Secret COMRADE RAMIZ ALIA: “Their slogans—‘let us democratize life,’ ‘let us pluralize political activity,’ ‘let us develop the market, private property, foreign capital,’ ‘let us develop religion’—are intended to overthrow popular power and socialism. Let us not forget this. Why do I say this? Because many people among us have fallen, and are continuing to fall, victim to enemy propaganda. It is no coincidence that people are heard saying: ‘Why don’t we take out loans?’ But which country has opened its vaults so that you can simply reach out and take money? These people, and others, do not understand that the reactionaries’ ultimate aim is to go further—to create private companies in Albania. And they ask about that, too: ‘Why isn’t private capital being created in Albania?’ To clear the way for private capital means the disappearance of Albania’s independence and socialism!” Read on page 3

From the PD meeting in Patos The day before yesterday, a PD meeting for Patos was held in one of the premises of the Albpetrol Directorate in Patos. Also participating in the meeting were Mr Dashamir Shehi, Deputy Prime Minister and member of the PDSH leadership, and Mr Bujar Nepravishta, director of the Energy Directorate and member of the PDSH National Council. The proceedings opened with a report highlighting the work carried out by the PD sections and subsection groups. Afterwards, numerous speakers who took the floor expressed a very critical view of the chairperson and leadership of this branch, citing their limited work in organizing and promoting the PD program, as well as their failure to involve intellectuals sufficiently in the PD’s grassroots structures. The shared concern of everyone who spoke at the meeting was the exclusion of intellectuals from the leadership of the PD sections and branch in Patos. Heated yet constructive debates were held at the meeting on this concern, and the urgent task of renewing the PD Patos leadership was set, ensuring that a much larger number of intellectuals, as well as women and young people, are brought into these structures—people who have made a valuable contribution since the beginning of the democratic process. Patos, as an industrial area of considerable importance to the country’s economy, needs more than anywhere else to see intellectuals and young people surge into political life, because they were the first to initiate the democratic movement here in Patos, Mr Shehu said as he took the floor at the meeting. “And it is precisely they,” he added, “who, through their work, dedication and activism, will give new impetus to the work of the PD in Patos, thereby contributing to the consolidation of democracy and the deepening of reforms. Their contribution will be a dominant factor in increasing the effectiveness of the PD’s work and its campaigning, which needs their wisdom and dedication to become as fruitful and credible as possible to all the people whose votes for the PD we will seek in ’96. And if we know how to explain to them everything the democratic government has done over these three years, we will ask for their vote because we deserve it—for what we have done so far and what we will do in the future.” The process then proceeded to nominations for the new leadership and chairperson. At the end of the vote for this section, the PD leadership in Patos was substantially reconfirmed. Among the candidates who won considerably higher percentages than before were intellectuals, women and young people; their number increased significantly, thus fulfilling one of the tasks set by the PD National Council. Speaking at the meeting, Mr Shehi stressed the great importance of relying on qualified and honest people, who, as he pointed out, are the key requirements for winning in ’96. “This takes on particular importance,” he stressed, “also because this year the percentages have improved considerably; there is growth in the oil sector, something of great importance that affects not only the increase in the well-being of Patos’s citizens, but also that of people further afield.” The young people and women also expressed their own wish to be present and play a more active role in the political life of this city. KORKES, 1 “RD” As he observed, effective means and methods must absolutely be found to improve the work, so that we can successfully meet the challenge and win at all costs in the ’96 elections. At this meeting it was emphasized that the good work of some sections, especially in the town, should serve as a positive example for the others as well. After the discussions, the meeting proceeded to propose candidates for chairman of the PD branch and candidates for membership of the Steering Committee, who will be elected by vote at the district PD Conference to be held soon. Among the proposed candidates, the large number of intellectuals, women, and young people stood out; with their vision, reputation, dedication, and activism, they will contribute to the district and serve as a guarantee of a well-deserved victory in the ’96 elections. Taking the floor at this meeting, Mr. Musaraj went on to discuss...

From the PD meeting in Patos The day before yesterday, a PD meeting for Patos was held in one of the premises of the Albpetrol Directorate in Patos.

Devoll The PD branch elected Mr Sulejman Dede, a respected intellectual, as chairperson On 6 July ’95, the conference of the PD branch in Devoll held its proceedings. It was opened by the branch secretary, Mr Seri Mança. The PDSH leadership was represented by the PDSH deputy chairperson, Mr Tomor Dosti, and the prefect of Korçë, Mr Pjerin Kiri. Also attending the conference were guests from political parties such as Balli Kombëtar, Legaliteti and the Republicans, as well as from the Association of the Politically Persecuted and the United Democratic Veterans association, who greeted the conference on behalf of their parties and associations. In his speech on behalf of the PD branch leadership in Devoll, Mr Begim Begolli spoke, among other things, about the achievements of the Democratic Government in carrying out democratic reform in accordance with the PDSH program. In his report, Mr Begolli also analyzed the work done to restructure the branch, sections and subsection groups. He noted that 40 of the 47 section chairpersons were new, nine of them had higher education, and there were more than five women in leadership positions. The report stated that during the election campaign around 240 new members had joined the PD in Devoll. Albania’s admission to the Council of Europe and the PDSH’s admission to the EUCD were regarded as highly important achievements for Albania and the PD. These events will help consolidate democracy and further integrate Albania into the European family. The report also addressed other issues, such as good relations between the PD and the Association of the Politically Persecuted, and bringing closer the…

The independence of the courts is inviolable, but when their actions are based on subjective reasoning and positions, they cannot but be open to question and condemnation in the public eye—especially when certain individuals exploit the independence of the judicial system and seek to manipulate it. Such a shameful act took place yesterday at the Court of Appeal, where a hearing was held on former communist president Ramiz Alia’s request for release from prison. At this hearing, the prosecutor in the case, Sokol Paruca, called the position taken by the court of first instance erroneous, referring to the legal defense of the Prison Administration. This prosecutor requested Ramiz Alia’s immediate release. Sokol Paruca did not demonstrate independence and objectivity by judging the Prison Administration’s calculations to be wrong. He had deeper reasons for the position he took. These are not the calculations and positions of an objective jurist; they are calculations and personal obligations he has toward Ramiz Alia, to whom he is connected not only by family ties but also by affinity. This action convinces us once again that the former perpetrators of genocide are incorrigible. Whenever they get the chance, they defend the architects of genocide, such as “Ramiz Alia and Co.” Whatever these servants do to defend their masters over the genocide—a phrase also reflected in the death lists published in recent days—there is a public denunciation by intellectuals and a nationwide popular demand that all those responsible, the architects and the perpetrators, be brought before justice and answer for their crimes against innocent people. MENTOR SHEHU

From the activities of the Albanian delegation at the fourth session of the OSCE On July 4, 1995, the fourth plenary session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly opened in Ottawa, Canada, attended also by an Albanian parliamentary delegation headed by Mr. Pjeter Arbnori. After the opening by Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Secretary General Dr. Eilhelm Heynock addressed the delegations on the OSCE’s activities over the past year. At the plenary session on July 5, several presentations were delivered by guests on the OSCE’s challenges in ensuring security and cooperation in Europe, as well as on other international organizations such as the European Community, the Western European Union, NATO, etc. Following the speech by Mr. Kovacs, Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, there were many questions, among which those from the Belgian delegation concerning the resolution of the Kosovo problem and the OSCE’s strategy for it were noteworthy. Among the amendments submitted to the draft resolution of the Committee on Political Affairs and Security, Mr. Ali Apahia proposed an amendment calling for the return of OSCE missions to Kosovo, as well as the commencement of talks between Prishtina and Belgrade to resolve the crisis in Kosovo, in the presence of a third party. This amendment was approved unanimously without the need for a vote. ATSH

From the PD active meeting in Skrapar The PD active meeting in the Skrapar district, held on July 6, highlighted the work and dedication of PD members in the district toward expanding its ranks with devoted young people and outstanding intellectuals. The meeting also highlighted the work carried out by many section and subsection leaders to increase the effectiveness of the PD’s grassroots structures and promote the achievements of these three years of PD government. Also present at this meeting were the representatives of the PDSH leadership, Messrs. Agron Musaraj, Minister of the Interior, as well as Fatos Harizaj and Kudret Çela. The district PD chairman, Mr. Mustafa Nano, who presented the report at the meeting, gave a detailed analysis of the current political situation, emphasizing the significant increase in the PD’s credibility. He also spoke about the work done by the PD sections and subsections in Skrapar, noting some shortcomings and deficiencies observed in several village sections of the district, where, as... (Continued on page 2)

Arrogance in expression, certainty in his action of burning the “death lists” For Gramoz Ruçi, these are nothing other than the typical behavior of an arrogant fanatic, intended to justify his crime in defense of the ghastly genocide committed by the royal leadership during the half-century of communist rule. The burning of the “death lists” by Gramoz Ruçi constitutes a flagrant, deliberate violation of the law and of procedures for destroying archival documents. This offense is doubly serious because the unlawful act was committed deliberately, with the aim of erasing traces of a crime of precedent by people with criminal backgrounds from the very beginning of their political careers. This is the assessment of specialists and experts in the field of archives. The fact that these lists, as documents of archival value, were marked “permanent retention,” among other things, is itself sufficient argument to show that the act was entirely unlawful. In addition to the fact that Gramoz Ruçi’s action contravened the legal provisions on the destruction of documents and archives, his career and deeds as a communist, his fanatical Enverist political beliefs, and his status as a faithful servant of the red nomenklatura further reinforce his culpability. His pleas in the television interview, claiming that he supposedly carried out this act in the interests of developing democracy, and other such nonsense, are merely attempts to escape punishment under the law and evade discredit, accusations, and hatred—not only from his victims, but from the entire people, who demand that those responsible be brought to justice for their crimes. All those who committed genocide and those who helped destroy its traces will not escape punishment under the law or the hatred of the entire people. ERMAL DIBRA

Sometimes you are compelled to express an opinion that had never even crossed your mind before. This happened to me when I felt offended after reading an article in the newspaper “Alternativa SD” titled “How did I become rich?” The newspaper “Alternativa SD” has apparently made a brilliant discovery, uncovered Ariadne’s thread, and found out how one can get rich today. All you need is to be irresponsible, dishonest, insincere, a liar, and two-faced. There can be no greater or graver insult to businesspeople and investors. With a stroke of the pen, the newspaper “Alternativa SD” has branded them dishonest, irresponsible, or liars. Since they apparently find it so difficult to understand the true key to the success and achievements of hundreds of businesspeople and investors, we, the managers of the “VEFA” company, will help them. Our company is a company with many investments. Soon, in the Vlora district alone, there will be millions of dollars in investments awaiting their opening ceremonies. Hundreds of workers are employed by us. Our company’s strategy has been to change the nature of its business from trading to manufacturing. As a result, our company has a presence throughout almost all of Albania. But how did “VEFA” become what it is? How did other businesspeople become millionaires? It is very simple. They were the first to understand the principle: you yourself, as an individual, are responsible for your well-being in a market economy. They were the first to understand the immeasurable value of freedom and to put into practice what is called free initiative. Of course, we have also taken jealousy into account, because, as Konica says, “if you find money, they say you stole it; if you don’t find any, they say you’re no good. (Albanians).” There are such people even today who, lacking the instinct to act when the scope for action is very broad, find time to console themselves over their envy of others. Nevertheless, since they find it difficult to understand what conscience, honesty, and sincerity mean to an investor, we will properly translate these terms for them from the “businessman’s dictionary.” A businessperson’s conscience is the ABC of work. It tells them honestly what work they must do, why they must do it, and how they must do it. Honesty is essential and far-sighted. Its presence brings human qualities and makes your activity long-lasting. Sincerity is part of honesty, its outward expression. These are the qualities that make you successful. But the absence of these qualities also turns you into the unpleasant figure of the jealous person, the insinuator, and the backbiter. VEHBI ALIMUÇA

The Press and Information Office of the People’s Assembly announces that on Monday, July 10, 1995, Mr. Adam Struzik, President of the Polish Senate, will arrive in our country for a two-day visit at the head of a delegation that also includes two representatives of Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, together with a group of journalists. ATSH

These days, Mr. Kole Prençi, a member of the Kurbin PS leadership and representative of the municipality of Milot, handed in his PS membership card. “I could no longer remain in a party that is increasingly being shown to be the heir to crime and genocide. It is the continuation of the PPSH and its alternatives, and of violence and dictatorship,” Mr. Kole Prençi told us. Together with him, several other members who could not accept the PS platform, which seeks the restoration of the communist past, also withdrew from the PS organization in Milot. RIFAT HYSA Chairman of the PD Milot subsection

Democratic in implementing democratic reforms in accordance with the PDSH program. Throughout the discussions, emphasis was placed on these issues. Solidarity was expressed with the group of intellectuals in confronting the organizers of the genocide. All communist criminals must be removed from the political stage. We must strengthen democratic activism. The FR should receive greater support, and a PD intellectual section should be established. In his speech, Mr. Tomor Dosti, Deputy Chairman of the PDSH, said, among other things: “Devoll, with its democratic traditions, has always supported democracy. February 1943 marked the shameful tradition of the PKSH, with the breaking of the Mukje Agreement, which consequently led to the killing of Devoll patriots by the PK.” Their memory and deeds were... (Continued on page 2)

On Tuesday, 11 July 1995, at 18:00, the open meeting of the National Council of the PDSH will be held at the Opera and Ballet Theatre in the Palace of Culture in the capital, to discuss recent events concerning Albania’s integration into European structures. Members of parliament, the chairpersons of PD branches in the districts, the chairpersons of the Youth Forum, the chairwomen of the Democratic Women’s League in the districts, the mayors and the chairpersons of district councils, as well as other guests, are invited to attend.

the Sokoli Paruca case, called the