Today is the 11th day of Pjetër Arbnori's hunger strike. Berisha is invited to Paris Refugees: Nano brought us back The Prime Minister, the Minister of Finance, the Governor of the Bank and Fraudin Arapi seize the pyramid firms. Panicked citizens start heading toward the Socialist Party headquarters. The investors close their doors to the administrators The circuits, the force of the socialists Skënderi, I am paying you back, now they are stealing the weapons from you and with taking and making bombs we will send you. Keep up the struggle now, you fellows. Albania no longer has any name. Someone needs to make the criminals now and they should expose Nano. You all sit there with people on your necks, but get rid of such scoundrels. A call for Albanians! We are bringing back the waste of communism. Because the country has gone completely to ruin. Ramiz Alia did this to us and Fatos Nano is continuing it. Ilir Meta has also brought his dues. Today's Albania is all under the terror of communism, the former Sigurimi, and the red gangs. Thousands of such words could be heard from the citizens who gathered in front of the Socialist Party building and the prime minister's office. The so-called commission for transparency and the state, led by Fraudin Arapi, who had been arrested by the right-wing government for theft and fraud, carried out a violent operation yesterday to take control of the pyramid firms. Using numerous police forces and SHIK officers dressed in civilian clothes, a delegation from this commission appeared yesterday at one of the largest pyramid firms, "Xhaferri". The latter stated that they could not hand over the company unless people with authorization had been presented. Under these conditions, after the firm's administration did not recognize them as legitimate persons to take over the company, Arapi's representatives left. Later, hundreds of outraged citizens arrived at this firm. They were the so-called creditors, who then began pouring out in front of the PS headquarters, where they forcefully demanded the appearance of Prime Minister Fatos Nano. The enraged people declared that the new government led by the PS was using many methods similar to the communist regime. In parallel with these moves, the process of taking control of the company "VEFA" also began. The leaders of this company stated that at the moment the control team arrived for handover, they did not have their representative. The notice postponing the handover was sent in an unopened envelope to be filed on Friday. At midday the situation became very tense, as the angry crowds again headed to the PS headquarters, where they persistently demanded the prime minister's appearance. According to testimonies from some of the protesters, the police used force to remove them. Later in the evening, other incidents were recorded and there were partial traffic blockages. Citizens say that they do not accept the confiscation of their savings and that the government must take responsibility for what is happening. How time has gone backward! The fallen one has not lived yet. This government driven out in anxiety. Here they wait for weapons in so many people and sides. A call for Albanians! They send us greetings. This is our protest against the arrival of the socialist government and the return of communism. The upper part of the page is partially unreadable in several lines due to image quality.[?]

PD leader, Prof. Dr. Sali Berisha, Monory from Bejstihn[?] On an official visit to France Today at 11:30 in the morning, on the Tirana-Rinas[?] scheduled flight, Mr. Sali Berisha will depart for France, at the invitation of the President of the French Senate, Rene Monory. During this three-day official visit, the leader of the Democratic Party will hold meetings with senior officials and personalities from French politics. According to the announcement made by the PD headquarters, Mr. Berisha will meet with the president of the French Senate, with deputies, senators and other representatives of French institutions. The visit is considered important for the international contacts of the Albanian opposition. ON PAGE 2

[The text of the column is partially unreadable due to orientation and image quality.] Thousands of Albanian families are facing the loss of their savings. Under these conditions, the increase in insecurity and the lack of trust in institutions has created a serious social situation. Citizens are addressing the government with demands for a solution and political responsibility. The protests in front of institutions have been accompanied by tension and verbal clashes. In many cases, the accusations are directed at Socialist leaders as responsible for the way the crisis has been handled. The full text is not entirely readable in the image.[?]

Arbnori's life in danger At 17:40 on Friday, 29 August 1997, Pjetër Arbnori, who was on the 11th day of his hunger strike, showed a serious physical condition. Pronounced signs of weakness, lowered blood pressure and general functional disturbances were observed. Doctors state that any continuation of the hunger strike could have serious consequences for his life and health. Responsibility for this condition lies with the authorities, who have not reacted to the publicly made demands. Monitoring will continue without interruption. ON PAGE 2

Nano's "Marshall Plan" continues to deceive ON PAGE 3

Kastriot Dervishi of RTV secedes the opposition ON PAGE 3

In September, a fair with an oil agency for the Albanian roads ON PAGE 4 The counterattack strikes the police Erdosan causes a bloody morning, one dead and 9 injured ON PAGE 4 Full assistance promised Keselli: Europe demands protection of the judiciary ON PAGE 4