Fini: The Albanian government is an accomplice in drug trafficking to Italy ON PAGE 3

The bandits sped away by car after carrying out the criminal act ON PAGE 4

Saranda’s black dossier The purpose that takes shape, day after day, of 1 ... local power, the Bank of Albania is robbed ... all the important institutions SPECIAL REPORT ON PAGE 7

New facts about the prime minister’s son’s scandal. How the drug trafficker was snatched from the clutches of the Greek police ON PAGE 3

By Sami NEZA Berisha has described the new proposal by the “Union for Democracy” regarding the constitution as a commitment to be put into practice. This means that the opposition is seeking to approve a constitution by broad consensus, one that includes the opposition as well. The mentality from which the new proposal has emerged reflects, in this instance, a kind of moderate and civic political nationalism that understands democratic rules directly and does not distort them for the sake of procedural and institutional formalities at the expense of the country’s future. The Democratic Party and the “Union for Democracy” have arrived at the liberal proposal only because of its democratic tolerance and its desire for a constitution. The Democratic leader has judged that failure by both sides to produce a draft constitution would be fatal for the country. But the PD and its allies’ draft constitution clearly represents a loss for them, regardless of the draft itself and the Venice Commission’s approval of it. The 1994 draft, too, was very good, and the Council of Europe’s specialists themselves had no objections to it, but it fell. The Socialists, who were then in opposition, opposed the project and did not give their consent. Thus, that important element was missing in achieving a constitutional draft, whose starting point is consensus and whose endpoint is the draft. It can be said that, procedurally, the constitutional draft is unique in Europe. From the very first day, the government and its parliamentary wing have provoked the exclusion of the opposition by appointing those responsible, as well as everyone else, through the prime minister. Likewise, it has ... from the prime minister’s office, other matters concerning the opposition and other things, since these are connected with its participation in the constitutional commission, certainly, but they were not taken into account in the opinion of the opposition itself; the weakening of the commission’s cooperation by the opposition itself, and consensus on procedures in the Assembly, consensus on procedures in the Assembly, if all its rules are set out by law. The strength of all this is also in the provisions. The latest proposal, if accepted, would present the PD and the opposition’s view of their responsibilities and commitments toward the Albanian constitution; they will not allow it to be done very quickly by four parties, or for the majority of the articles of the constitution itself to be ... as this constitution has been presented, if it is subsequently approved. If disagreements with the PD arise, the interpretive approach will not see the conditions in its own eyes for seeking consensus, and in an equal manner with everyone in the country, which will help create a foundational, peaceful and universally recognized document, one that will support future stability and the legitimacy of a constitution. Those who insist on governmental instability are, in fact, throwing things away every day, looking toward a parliamentary constitution and putting everything before a consensus on the constitution itself, as well as all other societies. It does not need to do much, either, in order to look the part; it is not simply a constitution, but a summary of all the reforms to be carried out in the country, which must be democratic, peaceful, constitutional and lawful. Also, as an assessment of relations with opposition parties, in every case, and as seen in its participation in its duties, this constitution shows that it will be developed by both sides, in the field and elsewhere, and by a society in which the country and all the elements will be constitutional. The Democrats have no possibility of accepting it if their attempt to act impartially and at a distance from the government—to put all of Nano and the Hashimëve under immunity—is merely a sham.

Criminal violence against PD activists in Ura Vajgurore continues His mother is seriously wounded Criminal violence against PD activists in Ura Vajgurore continues The home of the Democratic candidate for Mayor is shot at His mother is seriously wounded Democrats have once again been targeted by gangs of the totalitarian regime. Three days ago in Ura Vajgurore, a PD mayoral candidate was shot and wounded. Meanwhile, just yesterday in Ura Vajgurore, gunfire rang out and another brutal attack by the regime’s bandits was carried out against a Democratic family. On Monday evening, a group of bandits terrorized the home of the former Democratic candidate for Mayor in Ura Vajgurore after issuing a warning. This concerns Lazari Rumiçi, who was forced by the gangs to withdraw his candidacy just a few days before the mayoral elections. The bandits’ attack continued at his home. The police, it seems, were helpless and had to remain silent about these lines of this criminal. According to information from the municipality, several statements had been made about the attack on the former candidate’s home, specifically regarding the targeting of his candidacy because of the pressure. In just a few days, this is the third attack on Democrats in Ura Vajgurore alone, where electoral activities will take place in two days. But with the effort of the main supporters. These attacks may also be pressure specifically aimed at this mobilization to go to the elections on 31 July; they are part of this regime’s strategy. The former Sigurimi agent, Besim Vëzi, now known as the cigarette Boss in Fier, is the favorite of PS coordination secretary Çramoz Ruçi. Here are the leaders of government smuggling ON PAGE 4

Halim Gjuzi shot dead from a state-owned “Shevrolet” car Father of two children, Gjuzi was shot several times in the presence of his wife and children, near Golem in Kavajë Halim Gjuzi shot dead from a state-owned “Shevrolet” car Prominent PD activist executed by firing squad Father of two children, Gjuzi was shot several times in the presence of his wife and children, near Golem in Kavajë ON PAGE 2

Large rally Friday afternoon in “Skënderbej” Square On Friday, 31.07.1998, at 20.30, the “Union for Democracy” is organizing a large protest rally against the killings, imprisonments and violence being inflicted on the democratic opposition. In the square, people will protest in silence and light candles, and then march with lit candles in their hands to the former Prime Minister’s building. All together in “Skënderbej” Square, against crime and criminals! All together, with one candle for the victims of the new dictatorship! The government has boycotted local government. The mayor of Fier, who is also the deputy chairman of the Association of Mayors, Agron Mihali, speaks to “RD”.

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The “Union for Democracy” supports its leader, Sali Berisha’s, proposal, in opposition to the adjustment: We come with goodwill to sign the draft The “Union for Democracy” supports its leader Sali Berisha’s proposal, in opposition to the adjustment: We come with goodwill to sign the draft Party roundtable on the constitution within 25 days The participation of Legality Party MP Spartak Ngjela in the constitutional commission is an individual initiative ON PAGE 3

Lezhë, local government structures respond following the PD decision Those who killed our best comrades will pay ON PAGE 2

National Theatre artists are determined to remain in the old building. Serious accusations against the Minister of Culture. “He wants a reform that will centralize everything in his hands” Kame: “A sinister platform is being prepared” National Theatre artists are determined to remain in the old building. Serious accusations against the Minister of Culture. “He wants a reform that will centralize everything in his hands” Edvin Rama seeks to eliminate the National Theatre Kame: “A sinister platform is being prepared” ON PAGE 6

Year VIII of publication No. 134 (1993) WEDNESDAY 29 July 1998 Price: 20 lekë 1000 lireta 250 drachmas

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