Dozens of statements in support of MP Pjetër Arbnori’s hunger strike. The strike could spread beyond the cell and into the People’s Assembly. Prime Minister Fatos Nano sends deputy ministers and prefects into the streets The Albanian government and MP Pjetër Arbnori are locked in a war of nerves. The cause of this apparently obscure clash turned out to be the People’s Assembly. Arbnori has had a conflict with the new government over the past 10 days, after he was not allowed to submit his resignation in parliament, and now he has declared a hunger strike. On Monday Arbnori was to be elected chairman of the permanent parliamentary committee on foreign policy and laws. He was likely to be elected by secret ballot in parliament. But before Monday arrived, Arbnori used the remaining time to be master of his own life, declaring a hunger strike in order to win the right to appear in parliament. Arbnori began the hunger strike in a detention cell where he has been held pending the court’s decision on the defamation charge against Altini. He is extending his life with water and sugar while the government is nailing him down and experiencing its own scandal and criminality. As lunchtime has arrived and the government’s word has failed to soften, Arbnori’s situation is no longer private. Deputies from the parliamentary group of the Democratic Party have entered the office of the speaker of parliament. There are reports that the parliamentary demonstration is turning into a harsh performance. Ahmet Zogaj, Sali Berisha and other consultations [?] are considering further actions. The Democratic Party has immediately demanded the release of the deputy and that he be allowed to appear in parliament. This demand has been supported by a large number of public statements and protests. Statement by MP Pjetër Arbnori on the third day of the hunger strike The strike, against the information blockade against the opposition From the very first hours of my hunger strike in detention, the government press has manipulated and distorted my statement on purpose. Forced by this situation, I am making public the full text of my statement: 'I, the deputy elected by the people, detained in violation of the law and the Constitution, and prevented from carrying out my duties in the Assembly, decided to go on a hunger strike, not to seek personal favors, but to defend the rights of the deputy and freedom of speech. I ask to be given the opportunity to appear in parliament and speak before the representatives of the people. This is not only a personal issue, but a political and national one.' Other statements in support of Arbnori’s hunger strike are coming from various political forces and personalities. The strike, against the information blockade against the opposition From the very first hours of my hunger strike in detention, the government press has manipulated and distorted my statement on purpose. Forced by this situation, I am making public the full text of my statement: 'I, the deputy elected by the people, detained in violation of the law and the Constitution, and prevented from carrying out my duties in the Assembly, decided to go on a hunger strike...' The leadership of the Democratic Party has called Arbnori’s detention a political act and has demanded that the court not become an instrument of the executive power.

Statement by MP Pjetër Arbnori on the third day of the hunger strike Perhaps it would be necessary to emphasize from the outset that this hunger strike is not only about me. It is the protest of a deputy against the obstruction of the exercise of the mandate and against the political use of justice to silence the opposition. From the moment my detention was announced, the official propaganda outlets have tried to present the matter as private and criminal. But I am carrying out this hunger strike as a political and moral act, to defend the dignity of representation and the right to speak. Today is the third day of my hunger strike. My health is not good, but my determination remains unshaken. If the voice of justice is not heard, responsibility lies with those who rule through arbitrariness. ON PAGE 7

Reason for the dismissal - he exposed smuggling The chief of the Malsia e Madhe police station described the arrest of the head of prisons in the Tropoja police as a punitive measure. More than 600,000 German marks have recently been found in this area. In this area, Mr. Kakikni revealed that a cigarette-smuggling operation involved officials and people linked to Prime Minister Nano. The deputy prime minister and minister Ceka e broka[?] ON PAGE 3

There is no inquiry when democracy is threatened Large military movements toward anti-communist areas ON PAGE 3

Large military movements toward anti-communist areas Nano government 3 has ordered the burning of the offices of “Gazeta shqiptare”, “Koha jonë”, “Rilindja Demokratike” and “Aleanca”, the opposition, as well as the editorial offices of the private TV stations placed under control. The opposition has dragged it all over the country. Military forces have been concentrated in anti-government cities such as Shkodër, Lezhë, Laç, etc. The government has ordered sweeping purges in the police and the replacement of leaders with politically controlled people. Unofficial sources speak of extensive repressive preparations. ON PAGE 3

source in the region. Tonight the Italian government, through a delegation, set off on a direct trip to Tirana in an attempt to create a new solution to the situation. To help as much as possible, [ ? ] Nano, the deputy prime minister and interior minister Ceka e broka[?] It is said that the Italian prime minister will meet with the Albanian President and with the head of the opposition, and will also hold talks with representatives of Albanian political forces.

Caka offers a compromise to the Tirana authorities Keeps the 'Olympics', sends the others back Caka offers a compromise to the Tirana authorities ON PAGE 4 The village clerk accuses Nano On 26 August comes from the feast the hunger strike's million ON PAGE 4 The paid prime minister of Gjinushi is killed The police are trying to ambush the terrorists in Kavajë ON PAGE 4