VJERA: Administrators have no place with us. The Council of Europe discusses Ahmet Zogu today. Berisha at a press conference. Severe shoes? the electoral law in zone 4. The Court of Cassation against the Presidency Today, the 14th day of Pjetër Arbnori's hunger strike. The vice-chairman warns of a general strike Parliament on strike Launched yesterday in Vlorë and with participation up to 10:00 of 9,000 citizens, the opposition protest has spread across the whole country. Yesterday, from early morning, protesters had gone out to block the main roads, as was also the case in Vlorë. Opposition trade unionists note that by midday Fier had joined Vlorë, part of Lushnje, Saranda, etc. Later the whole of Albania became involved in the protest. Thus in Tirana too, under the direction of the PD vice-chairman Ali Spahia, around 500 people were in front of the PD headquarters preparing to block the main road with vehicles. Meanwhile, the trade unionists of Elbasan were gathering 31 buses to leave toward Kavajë, where they had decided to block the national road. Likewise, under the chairmanship of Sabri Godo, more than 300 people had gathered in Fier where they had decided to block the road to Vlorë. In any case, the gathering of the PD in front of the headquarters was also averted. In Tirana, later that evening, all roads were blocked by students and strikers. In Vlorë all the protesters, especially those from the commissariats, moved through the main streets. Throughout the day there were incidents with the police and with some PS militants. To end the protest, the Vlorë police intervened by force. Large police forces struck the protesters and strikers who were in the city center with rubber batons. It is learned that the chairman of the PD branch in this district was seriously injured during the clash with the police. At least 13 people were taken to the Vlorë hospital with various head and body injuries. Among the more seriously injured is also the PD activist Sokol Fino. Meanwhile, last night opposition representatives declared that the protest would continue today throughout the country and that it would become even harsher.

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Press conference of the PD Leader, Sali Berisha, PD brings back approval of the Ahnori Amendment The leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, at yesterday's press conference at the party headquarters presented several important issues in public life and the latest developments in the country. Berisha stressed that through violence and terror there is an attempt to suffocate the opposition and that violence is being carried out by people linked to power. He accused the government of failing to enforce the law and of using the administration for political purposes. Berisha also declared that the Ahnori Amendment constitutes a guarantee for institutional balance and that the PD will seek to restore its approval through parliamentary debate and public pressure. ON PAGE 3

The media have publicly found his [?]. This opposition is absent in Vlorë, and the display of political propaganda continues in harsh tones. In various public statements it is mentioned that there is no “PD” and “Albania” in Vlorë, suggesting a grim climate for opposition representation and political communication.

Laurent Fabius and Doris Pack send messages of solidarity with Pjetër Arbnori [?] the serious health attacks Tension rose further yesterday, while Pjetër Arbnori's overall health condition was reported as worsening. News coming from doctors and people close to him speak of serious concerns and the need for increased medical care. In these circumstances, well-known international figures have sent messages of solidarity and moral support. ON PAGE 2

FATOS I. STAHORI, ETLEVA[?] Last night, in a long meeting with the leadership of the PD, Pjetër Arbnori and other opposition leaders discussed the organization of further political actions. At the end of the talks it was implied that the protest would be expanded further and that a call for a general strike across the country is not ruled out. There was also talk of fuel shortages, transport disruptions and other economic difficulties that are worsening the situation. ON PAGE 3

Interview with Albert Rakipi, former Deputy Foreign Minister of Albania Interview with Albert Rakipi, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania Albania must not lose independence in foreign affairs ON PAGE 2

Government smuggling [?] the Goricë customs post ON PAGE 4

Briefly, the KLD was its own warning of the third power ON PAGE 4

Today, on 2 September at 19:00, the party Bashkimi, Peza, Tirana, will hold the meeting of the general council with its membership for the Tirana district. Invited are the party chairman Mr. Abdi Baleta, the secretary-general Mr. Nuri Dra[?]hi and the vice-chair[?].