Thousands of protesters demand the overthrow of the government and the release of political prisoners. Democratic rallies continue from the square in front of the Ministry of the Interior and the Prime Minister’s Office Skanderbeg Square like in 1991: Over 100,000 protesters fill the square and the capital’s main boulevard: "Let’s drive him out, let’s drive him out, let’s drive that filth out" Tirana: Get rid of Nano! Thousands of protesters demand the overthrow of the government and the release of political prisoners. Democratic rallies continue from the square in front of the Ministry of the Interior and the Prime Minister’s Office The FDU Council of Justice discusses Albania The right wing of Europe: Strong support for the PD Today Tirana in the square for Mother Teresa Berisha received the OSCE ambassador at the PD headquarters Evers: Public gatherings are lawful The waters of protest have swept up Tirana residents; dozens of cars carrying people, trucks, buses, vans and other vehicles have arrived from districts across the country, bringing representatives of all social classes and ages. Most are young people; especially numerous are the men and women who could not be absent from such a confrontation with the new dictatorship. In the early hours of the morning, the square in front of the historical museum and "Dëshmorët e Kombit" boulevard filled with demonstrators, who, carrying national flags, banners and anti-government slogans, began marching toward the Prime Minister’s Office and the Presidency. As soon as special forces and law-enforcement units appeared to block the march, the demonstrators intensified their chants against the Nano government. The protest, which had begun peacefully, was heightened by police provocations. The banners read: "Nano leave", "Free the political prisoners", "No al blocco della stampa", "No al blocco della polizia". The PD leader, Edi Paloka, said that the opposition is determined to use all legal means and, if necessary, all possible democratic means. In his speech, he strongly condemned the police terror exercised against the opposition and the free press. "Instead of waiting for Mother Teresa’s arrival, Berisha said, the government has been dealing with the free opposition and journalists." During his speech, Berisha made it clear that the protest would not stop until the opposition’s demands were met. The chairman of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, in his speech before the demonstrators, stressed that the Nano government is leading the country toward catastrophe. "This government has lost all moral and political legitimacy. It is kept alive only by violence and deception." Berisha called for the immediate overthrow of the government and the release of all political detainees. Representatives of right-wing parties and various social organizations also took part in the rally. Yesterday, absent from Skanderbeg Square Berisha at the PD headquarters, the OSCE ambassador International support for the PD and the Albanian opposition continues to grow. Yesterday, the leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, received the OSCE ambassador, Mario Dezzotti, at the blue headquarters. During the meeting, the worsening political situation in the country and the opposition’s concerns about police repression and the curtailment of democratic freedoms were discussed. Berisha presented the OSCE ambassador with evidence of violence used by the police against demonstrators and opposition journalists. He called for a stronger response from international bodies to human rights violations in Albania. For his part, the OSCE ambassador expressed the interest of the institution he represents in the political developments in the country and underlined the importance of political dialogue. The FDU Council of Justice discusses Albania Yesterday, held in [...] [?] ON PAGE 2 Yesterday, filled with people in Skanderbeg Square

Albanian police photograph for the Tirana prosecutor’s office the head of the newspaper "Rilindja Demokratike", Astrit Patozi Albanian police photograph for the Tirana prosecutor’s office, the head of the newspaper "Rilindja Demokratike", Astrit Patozi ON PAGE 4

All Albanians at 5:00 p.m. to commemorate the greatest Albanian of the 20th century and Nobel Peace Prize winner Mother Teresa

Protests continue throughout Albania Bashkimi për Demokraci is organizing a large protest in Durrës tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. against the Nano government, for the release of political prisoners, the takeover of state television, and the protection of independent media

The doors of the PD and the Albanian opposition, to use all legal means and, without a doubt, all democratic and constitutional means for the triumph of the cause of freedom." This is the message the OSCE ambassador in Tirana, Mario Dezzotti, brought yesterday during the meeting with the chairman of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha. In a statement to the media after the meeting, he said that peaceful protests are a legitimate right and that the authorities must respect them. He stressed the importance of avoiding provocations and ensuring a democratic climate. Berisha, for his part, described the tense political situation in the country and denounced pressure on the opposition, the free media and political activists. He said that the government has taken repressive steps to restrict civil liberties and weaken political pluralism. The OSCE ambassador was informed of the opposition’s concerns and reiterated the importance of dialogue as the only path to resolving the crisis. ON PAGE 2

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Evers: Public gatherings are lawful The doors of the PD and the Albanian opposition, to use all democratic means... The doors of the PD and the Albanian opposition, to use all democratic means and undoubtedly all other constitutional means for the triumph of the cause of freedom." This is the message the OSCE ambassador in Tirana, Mario Dezzotti, brought yesterday during the meeting with the chairman of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha. In a statement to the media after the meeting, the OSCE ambassador stressed the importance of maintaining calm and continuing peaceful protests. He declared that the right to protest is fundamental in a democratic society and that the authorities must respect it. Berisha, for his part, informed the ambassador about the tense political situation in the country, the arrests of opposition activists and the pressure on the independent media. According to him, the government is acting selectively and using the police to intimidate political opponents. Berisha presented the ambassador with documents and facts about the violence used against protesters and opposition leaders. He called for the intervention of international bodies to guarantee democratic standards in the country. The OSCE ambassador reiterated that OSCE supports political dialogue and respect for fundamental freedoms. The meeting at the PD headquarters was held within the framework of ongoing consultations between the Albanian opposition and international representatives. ON PAGE 2

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