Protests in support of the hunger-striking students from Skanderbeg Square to the Student City Tirana with the students: Majko resign! ON PAGE 3 Bode: We will be here in the square every day, every day protesting in front of the prime minister’s office until the government falls and ends up before the Prime Minister’s Office until the government falls [?] The chairman of the Committee on International Relations, Political Activities, Popular Education and the American Congress, Benjamin Gilman, warns the government, The arrest of Berisha splitting Albania Since early morning, hundreds of citizens of Tirana and a large crowd of students confined in the hunger strike at Student City filled Skanderbeg Square with enthusiasm and determination, where the rally organized by the Democratic Party in support of the students was held. Thousands of people, outraged by the policy of the “Nano” government, marched toward Student City, where they expressed solidarity with the strikers, who are demanding the resignation of the Socialist government. In the square and along the march, slogans were shouted against the government and early elections were demanded. Across the square, national flags and banners in support of the students were waving. The protest took place in a tense political climate, while the opposition accuses the government of violence, arrests and pressure on political opponents. This news continues on page 3. Yesterday in the square, in support of the hunger-striking students

The arrest of Berisha a split for Albania The chairman of the Committee on International Relations, Political Activities, Popular Education and the American Congress, Benjamin Gilman, warns the government That the investigations into responsibility for the events of 14 September be honest and impartial, fully respecting the law. Asked whether he thinks the protests of recent days will have an impact on calming the situation in the country, he said that “it is not the time to continue with political revenge”. The arrest of Mr. Berisha would bring serious consequences for Albania’s stability and would seriously damage the country’s image in the eyes of international partners. ON PAGE 5

The Socialist Party said today it has not condemned the old power number one in order to give Albanians a political choice of the severe crisis [?] PS, more criminal than the government itself The Socialist Party said today it has not condemned the old power number one in order to give Albanians a political choice of the severe crisis. ON PAGE 3

ON PAGE 5 At the parliamentary group meeting of the PS two weeks ago, at which the party chairman and Prime Minister Fatos Nano presented his government program, members of the party leadership raised harsh criticism against his political figure. It was MP and chairman of the Law Committee in Parliament, Sabit Brokaj, who stated more clearly than anyone else that “the Nano government is unacceptable and incapable of administering the country.” Since then, clashes between high-ranking figures of the left have appeared publicly. Accusations, counter-accusations and numerous tensions have accompanied developments in the socialist camp. The article deals with the political and moral responsibility that, according to the author, begins with the very leadership of the Socialists.

Analysis by the hunger strike committee. Aqela Nashti speaks about the reasons that led the students to lock themselves in In this tense political climate, the students say they have chosen the hunger strike as a last resort to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Pandeli Majko. According to them, the government has lost its moral and political legitimacy because of police violence, divisive language and the lack of dialogue. The students declare that their demands are political, but also moral: the return of the rule of law, an end to repression against the opposition, and the guarantee of free elections. Aqela Nashti presents the reasons that, according to the strikers, made the decision to go on strike unavoidable. ON PAGE 2

The Guardian newspaper denounces the mafia network for the distribution of cocaine ON PAGE 5 London newspaper “The Guardian”: “International organized crime exploits Albania as a gateway for the transport and trade of drugs in Western Europe, involving so many things that are certain that if the government governs, it will be weak”.

Big rally in the city of Fier “The Iraqis protest against the Majko government ON PAGE 6

Court prepares the release of Zani ON PAGE 5 The inspired prosecutor failed; the grandfather with Sula’s help killed for Zani. The case with the division of the [?] At yesterday’s hearing, at the urgent request made, the wire for the conclusion with the security measure has been caught by the guards so that the court has presumed a for S. Zani, after evidence over time he will be free.

ON PAGE 6 “In the context of the situation in the country, this program does not ensure economic development” By Dr. Abdulla MITHO 1. The context of the country’s and the economy’s troubled economic-financial situation, politically unstable and institutionally non-functional, does not match the optimism of the budget scenarios nor the conclusion of the accompanying report that in the first 11 months of this year the economic situation has improved. [text continues illegible]

Today, 12:00, again in protest against the neo-dictatorship CITIZENS OF TIRANA! In this peak of summer. It is your duty, democrats of Albanians, to defend it by every means and sacrifice, as they did for the overthrow of the neo-dictatorship, led by “O spakun” and the “Socialist Party”, allies of criminals, murderers and thieves. Citizens of Tirana! In Skanderbeg Square will gather all democrats and anti-communists, together with sisters, brothers, parents, children, relatives, neighbors. We also share with them the family members and relatives of political prisoners. The legitimizations and the order for forced dispersal are unconstitutional and anti-democratic! In this square, symbol of national pride and freedom, the ruler who must leave will be demanded! CITIZENS OF TIRANA! The Democratic Party invites the Albanian people to take part in the grand rally today at 12:00 to protest against the neo-dictatorship, murders, imprisonments, fines and political revenge.