Those who refused the “Hajdari” case will be dismissed ON PAGE 4

Tomorrow, a large rally in the center of Tirana Tomorrow, March 12, marks six months since the criminal murder of Azem Hajdari! Azem Hajdari, the tribune of nationalism, the symbol of pluralism, the hero of democracy, lives on in the mind and heart of every Albanian. For six months, the government has continued to protect Azem’s killers! Tomorrow, March 12, 1999, at 5:00 p.m., Albanians from all over Albania will gather in “Skënderbej” Square to honor the memory of the immortal hero Azem Hajdari, holding flowers and candles in their hands. — The rally is being held under police supervision. Everyone to the square for Azem! Azem is alive! Azem is among us!

Deal with the gang boss from Vlora, who is waiting for the day of his release from prison The meeting also determined the future fate of the criminal who terrorized the south during the unrest of 1997 Deal with the gang boss from Vlora, who is waiting for the day of his release from prison Agim Tirana in Zani’s cell The meeting also determined the future fate of the criminal who terrorized the south during the unrest of 1997 ON PAGE 3

. Gjinushi and Zani’s state has become unbearable. For two years, this state has turned Albanians’ lives into a veritable hell. Murders, massacres, insecurity, misery, poverty, squalor, gangs controlling everything, corruption, robbery, corruption and, above all, the murder and rape of hope—this is what Gjinushi and Zani’s state has brought. For their part, the citizens of this country have spent two years struggling to escape this state. Everyone is thinking about leaving. But even those who leave pay—But even those who leave pay the Gjynushis’ and Zanis’ speedboats, as if to remind them that these insatiable people pursue Albanian families and citizens even at sea and across the sea. For two years, Albanians have endured, and endured, the state of the gangs, believing that the next day would bring more hope, but unfortunately this belief and this hope are only being killed off. Two years enduring a state that does not bear the face of Gjinushi and Zani, two years waiting for the state to become more normal, at least not an instrument against its own citizens, solely because a handful of bandits want it that way. Two years in which people have had to watch out for Gjinushi and Zani’s gangs. They stay indoors after sunset, travel in fear, speak in hushed voices, and thank God at night that they did not fall victim to Gjinushi’s or Zani’s gang. Every day, the same story, every day, this sad ritual, and every day, the terror of the gangs. But every patience has its limit, every wait has an end. The time has come to stop waiting; patience has been pushed beyond every limit. Albanians must understand that by waiting and hoping that the gang state will become a state of work, serving citizens and safeguarding their lives, property and future, they are gambling with their children’s future. Nothing more can be expected from Gjinushi and Zani, because they have shown—not just once, not just for one day, and not just for one year—that they need the state to act against the citizens. The citizens of this country must now think not about how to flee in speedboats and take on debts to disappear into the waters of Otranto, paying for Gjinushi and Zani’s speedboats, but about how to save their children’s and families’ future from Zani and Gjinushi’s state. The idea that fleeing this state will save you solves nothing, because no one else will build us a normal state serving its citizens, free of criminals and thieves. Gjinushi’s state has shown what it is like. Those who are watching can see how Zani’s release has been followed by the release of other gangs and bandits, also by Gjinushi’s state. The time for illusions must come to an end. There is no time left even to think about how to get to the speedboats, because that route, too, is full of danger. Therefore, all citizens, political and social groups must unite to put an end to Gjinushi’s state and build a state belonging to the citizens. The sooner, the better for everyone. The gangs are very few. Although Gjinushi’s state is releasing them from prison, they cannot hold Albania hostage. The era of gangs and bandits is coming to an end, along with all those who built the gang state. All it takes is a little push, a very small one, for them to flee. A civic and civil protest, with everyone’s support and solidarity, is the best way to put an end to the gang state. The protest is the citizens’ resistance today, for them, their families and the future of this country. Otherwise, the gang state and Gjinushi will spare no one, and everyone—if not today—will be in this state’s sights. If we show them their place today, tomorrow we will have a right—and hope—and can demand a better life; otherwise, we will have to hope only that Gjinushi and Zani’s gangs will save us.

The Albanian foreign minister remains silent in response to the anti-Albanian statements of his Greek counterpart

The authorities want the leader of the Legalists to buy his freedom He is required, as a condition, to take his party out of “Union for Democracy” The authorities want the leader of the Legalists to buy his freedom Spahiu is promised release from prison He is required, as a condition, to take his party out of “Union for Democracy” The imprisoned leader of the Legalists is promised release from prison on condition that his party leave “Union for Democracy.” Sources from the Legality Movement Party told the newspaper that a shameful deal had been attempted at Tirana prison to compromise their leader, who is serving in his cell the court’s absurd sentence for participating in the “armed uprising” of September 14. Senior state representatives asked Mr. Spahiu to take his party out of the political grouping “Union for Democracy,” and his release from prison would not be long delayed. The sources said that such an offer was rejected with disgust by the Legalist leader, who, according to them, stated that he had no intention of buying his freedom, whatever the price. This sordid bargain is thought to have been proposed to Spahiu by the prosecutors or prison authorities who had contact with him. The sources did not say who had sent the message, speaking only about the outcome of the talks in Spahiu’s cell. R.N.

The Greek foreign minister said yesterday that he sees a solution to the Kosovo problem within the framework of minority rights and human rights, thus repeating Milosevic’s well-known position ON PAGE 3

The fight against smuggling launched by the Ministry of Finance, and its severe consequences for the economy, seems lately to have resulted in the seizure of some used goods ... ON PAGE 5 They managed to seize only 10 used motorcycles after the surprise inspection Can a healthcare system that even the prime minister despises be called functional?

Can a healthcare system that even the prime minister despises be called functional? A healthcare system that guarantees you neither a plate of soup, nor a syringe and needle, nor medicines to cover your needs, nor a doctor’s visit, nor a pharmacy for medicines, is not healthcare... ON PAGE 7

Conflict in the PS over governance The absurdity of the conflict in the PS is that Nano accuses Majko of how he governs, as though Nano himself had been one of the most successful prime ministers and not a four-time failure. ON PAGE 3

Today, 181 days since the murder of the December Leader Every day that passes since the murder of Azem Hajdari, the symbol of democracy and pluralism, proves the involvement of the government of Fatos Nano and his successor in the crime that shook the entire Albanian world. The government of the former communists, which leaves free and unpunished the criminals who took the life of the December Leader, shows Albanians that they have been and remain on the side of the killers, who have names and identities but are untouched by those in power. Democrats and all Albanians who loved and honored Azem Hajdari can in no way tolerate this. The government must either capture the criminals and bring them to justice, or publicly declare that it itself committed the murder of Azem Hajdari.

The PD chairman meets with the political adviser to the Prime Minister of Holland The chairman of the Democratic Party, Prof. Dr. Sali Berisha, received the political adviser to the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Holland, Mr. Hilhorst, as well as Mr. Njesen, an official of the “One Europe” Foundation. At the meeting, they discussed at length the situation in Albania, the crisis and the factors sustaining it, as well as ways to overcome it. Mr. Hilsen showed particular interest in dialogue between the political forces and the Democratic Party’s position on this dialogue. In this connection, Mr. Berisha emphasized that, for the Democratic Party, dialogue is an indispensable means of bringing Albania out of the crisis—not only at the present moment, but for many years to come. The Democratic Party is fully determined to remain open to dialogue. The conversation concluded in complete mutual understanding. The party’s secretary for public relations, Mr. Minarolli, was present at the meeting.

The Municipality of Tirana names the square behind the Skënderbeu monument Yesterday, the Municipality of Tirana decided to name the square behind the Skënderbeu monument “Council of Europe.” “May Tirana enjoy this square with the beautiful name of the CoE,” Mayor Albert Brojka noted in his remarks, describing the Council. ON PAGE 3

The signing of the Rambouillet Agreement gives Albanians a new role in their struggle for freedom If the KLA hesitates to take responsibility for signing the Rambouillet document, which provides for NATO’s intervention in Kosovo, then they and all Albanians must ... ON PAGE 2

The “December ’90” Group informs the former students and lecturers who were protagonists of the student movement that on Friday, 12 March 1999, commemorating the 6th anniversary of the execution of our hero, Azem Hajdari, the following events will be held in Tirana: 9:00 a.m. – tributes at Azem Hajdari’s grave. The procession will depart from the memorial dedicated to the leader of the student movement. 10:00 a.m. – visit to his family 11:00 a.m. – protest in front of the Prime Minister’s Office. The press and electronic media are kindly requested to cover these events.