Inmates of unit 313 rebel. Army tanks in the streets of the capital.

The Democratic Party deputy denounces Molli's scenario and the crime of the clique in power, the prime minister's majority Outside the law of the Democratic Party Some time ago, urgency no. 1 presented the suggested measures for opposing the law and, under the pretext of strengthening efforts to implement the rule of law, their initiatives aim to cast the Democratic Party back into illegality. Since we are facing such an act, convinced that Albanian citizens will not remain indifferent, I have the duty to inform you that the government, by an order dated yesterday, nullifies the right of the Democratic Party to function. The order of the Ministry of Public Order and its structures forbids our political activity, denies us the right to protest, and seeks to criminalize the opposition. The Democratic Party considers this action a genuine political scenario, drafted by the clique in power to eliminate the real opposition in the country. This is a blow against pluralism, against political rights, and against the constitutional order itself. These people, who today speak in the name of the state, are the same ones who organize violence, protect the gangs, and hold the institutions hostage. We call on citizens, international organizations, and all democratic forces to react firmly to this arbitrary act. The Democratic Party is not frightened and will not retreat. It will continue the struggle for freedom, for free voting, and for democratic Albania. The current panorama of the revolt in the high-security prisons and the armored movements in the capital shows that the country is sliding toward a new crisis. Responsibility lies with those who are undermining the rules of democracy and driving Albania toward civil confrontation.

The inmates seize the second and third floors of the building, then destroy and set fire to the prison premises. The shooting continues late into the night At 2:45 on Wednesday yesterday, an incident broke out in unit 313. At first the event was taken to be an escape attempt, but very quickly it took on the dimensions of a massive prisoner revolt. Tirana was engulfed by a massive revolt of prisoners, who penetrated the administrative building, took control of the second and third floors, set several rooms on fire, and took several policemen hostage. According to initial reports, victims are suspected, while a large number of police and army forces surrounded the area. According to testimony, the inmates took advantage of a moment of weakness in the guard and quickly attacked the internal corridors. They broke doors and windows, burned documents and furniture, while thick smoke came out of the building. Gunfire was heard for several hours, creating panic throughout the surrounding area. Police sources said that four officers were held hostage by the rebels, while several others remained trapped in the building. Other sources speak of two killed, but as late as the evening there was no official confirmation. Special forces and army units were placed on full alert. Tanks and armored vehicles were seen in the streets of the capital, which significantly increased tension. Citizens were kept away from the prison area and traffic was restricted. The authorities did not provide full information on the causes of the outbreak of the revolt, but the situation remained very serious late into the night. continues on page 5

Violence does not withstand democracy. Today Fier, Durrës, Kruja, Elbasan, Lushnja and Laçi in the square to protest Thousands of citizens in Skanderbeg Square against anarchy. After the rally, the police arrest 115 protesters First parliamentarians, emergency in defense. Political prisoners, prisoners. The prisoners left [?-] and the arrests. These days after yesterday's chief slaughter. The police wages and the government's preparations have gone to the chest? [?-] In a protest rally organized yesterday evening against the ban on the opposition's activity, thousands of citizens gathered in Skanderbeg Square. Demonstrators held placards and shouted slogans against the government, while speakers denounced police violence and the attempt to intimidate political opponents. After the rally ended, the police intervened with force and carried out a wave of arrests. According to initial data, 115 protesters were detained and taken to police stations. Numerous witnesses stated that officers used rubber batons and other means of violence to disperse the crowd. The protest was presented by the organizers as a response to the climate of political terror and persecution of the opposition. According to them, arrests and police blows cannot stop civic resistance. They called for broad participation also in today's protests in several cities of the country. The opposition's announcement mentions rallies and protests in Fier, Durrës, Krujë, Elbasan, Lushnja and Laç. The organizers declared that the civic response would continue until political rights are respected and repression stops. continues on page 15 Photograph by Bashkim Fishta for cinen[?]

The Maksim Hasani gang in Dardhës yesterday holds the whole village hostage ON PAGE 2

The quarter of terrorist Sali Llapar from Peshkshit by dunes ON PAGE 2

The education appeal body and carries out Nano's order ON PAGE 4