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Rilindja Demokratike

4 prill 1997

The left vomits bombs

The perpetrators of the explosions are those who do not accept defeat at the ballot box in the June 29 elections, and who, instead of signing the social pact, choose politics by killing innocent people The perpetrators of the explosions are those who do not accept defeat at the ballot box in the June 29 elections, and who instead of signing the social pact, choose politics by killing innocent people

Trioli against the vote of Albanians

Trioli against the vote of Albanians The left-wing communist and radical Albanian communists, with old slogans about reclaiming property and punishing communists, with anti-Greek and anti-Turkish nationalist aims, as well as with anti-Jewish prejudices, are giving the June 29 elections an extreme tone. This is how American scientist Fred Abrahams told Associated Press. He believes this will make Albanians seek political stability as an alternative to such a choice. Abrahams called the opposition boycott of parliament a major mistake. According to him, the June 29 elections are a very important test for Albania. He says the need for peace and order is giving President Berisha an advantage, while the financial crisis has caused many problems for the opposition. Nevertheless, Abrahams notes that it is important for the elections to be free and fair. He says that in Albania, the June 29 elections could be the solution to the current uncertainty, provided they are fair. He described as very dangerous for Albania’s stability the support that some international actors are giving to the rebellion and calling for President Berisha to resign. Abrahams emphasizes that the nearest hope of getting out of this situation is holding elections, not using force. He believes international actors are right to condemn the giving of weapons to the rebels, because that makes them even more dangerous. He points out that the anti-government forces are made up of fairly heterogeneous groups, some of them former communists who want the old system back, another part former owners demanding their property, while another part are nationalists with prejudices against Greece and Turkey. According to him, all these groups are united only by hatred of Berisha. Abrahams thinks the majority of Albanians will not accept the return of communism or a nationalist adventure, and for this reason elections remain the only path. He calls on the opposition to give up boycotts and take part in the race. He also stresses that, to restore trust, the elections must be held under strong international supervision. (continued on page 3)
Fred Abrahams Berisha Shqipëri Greqi Turqi

Greek Foreign Minister Pangalos calls for the participation of all political parties in the elections

Boycotting the elections, collective suicide Greek Foreign Minister Pangalos calls for the participation of all political parties in the elections Boycotting the elections, collective suicide
Pangallos Grek

Center: Elections with rebel activity

Center: Elections with rebel activity Nano: Candidates are those who were in favor of me when I was in prison ON PAGE 3
Nano

Red terrorism shifts to Elbasan

For Europa: the writing of the rebel committees None of the leaders of the political forces gave us arguments for why the election results should not be recognized," said some “None of the leaders of the political forces gave us argu- ments for why the resul- tts of the elections should not be recog- nized” said some ON PAGE 3
Elbasan

The title surrounds the headquarters of the Democratic Party

The Democratic Party condemns the criminal acts and calls on its citizens, supporters and electorate to prepare for the vote on June 29 in the face of violence and left-wing extremism The Albanians will give them the proper response through the free vote to all terrorists. The Democratic Party condemns the criminal acts and calls on its citizens, supporters and electorate to prepare for the vote on June 29 The Albanians will give the proper response to all terrorists through the free vote. How? If the city branch office in Elbasan met yesterday, what was the purpose? The secretary Berit and whose? press conference, declared that with the latest terrorist acts, such as the placement of a remote-controlled mine with an igniting fuse at the headquarters of the elections in the capital, Lugji, Dibra and the series what? and the citizens’ resistance in Elbasan. Those? are quite under? and very large that we conflict, evoke the freshness in service for the reasons against it and the development?. Representatives of the Democratic Party de- clared that the terrorist explosions and other criminal acts are the latest confrontation of its opponents with free voting, after failing to take power by force. “In the face of this, our call to the citizens, supporters and electorate of the Democratic Party is that, calmly and prudently, they prepare for the free vote of 29 June. The proper and deserved response will be given by the Albanians through the free vote to all these terrorists,” said the statement of the Democratic Party. The press conference was also attended by two chairmen of the national council for the electoral program of the Democratic Party, Fred C? and Xhevdet? Those present also condemned the criminal acts of Thursday in the center of Tirana as well as last night’s explosion in the center of Elbasan. According to them, citizens should remain calm and not fall prey to provocations. (continued on page 3)
Fred C?[?] Xhevdet?[?] Elbasan Tiranë Dibër

Committees, ready for the offensive

Viora Çifti with the rifle from the armed gangs of the PS Committees, ready for the offensive Viora Çifti with the rifle from the armed gangs of the PS ON PAGE 5 Evidence of organized crime PS has ordered the signing of the tragedy of Gërik ON PAGE 4 The mafia gangs shoot down the lek! The royal heir cancelled his visit to Saranda ON PAGE 3
Viora Çifti Gërikut[?] Sarandë

NOTICES

Tomorrow the National Council of the DP will meet (corrected) and PDK? as soon as possible “reference writing” of democracy The 12:00 session, at Hotel Tirana, to quickly assess the developments of the recent climate and diplomatically define the election campaign strategy. In the presence of the leader of the DP, as well as the representatives of the alliance. The presidium of the parliamentary group for the election? tomorrow at noon at Hotel Tirana, to review the electoral program and possible candidacies. ON PAGE 4
Hotel Tiranë