Kukës is drowning in the displaced people. The opposition is demanding an emergency corridor for aid and a change in the distribution scheme Disaster in Albania: More than 200,000 people have arrived from Kosovo, and 50,000 more are expected today. Looting and delays in aid begin Tirana | Our special correspondent in Kukës Thousands of people arriving from Kosovo are facing dramatic conditions in northern Albania. The refugee flow has exceeded reception capacity, while aid is not being distributed at the necessary pace. The opposition accuses the government of incompetence and lack of organization. According to local sources, the roads of Kukës are full of vehicles, columns of refugees, and blocked aid shipments. There are families waiting for hours without food or shelter. Under these conditions, the opening of an emergency corridor for aid and a review of the distribution system have been demanded. The accompanying photograph shows a Kosovar woman holding a child in her arms, waiting for aid, while many others stand in line. ON PAGE 4 Children arrived from Kosovo waiting for aid near the Albanian border. A.P. Agency, Tirana

Berlusconi's visit was cancelled, Fajli is in government ON PAGE 3

By Robin COOK As we enter the second week of the attack against the Serbs, our action in Kosovo remains right and necessary. The NATO campaign enjoys the support of world opinion, which is shocked by the Serb atrocities in Kosovo. Even if we stopped the bombing, we would not avoid human suffering in Kosovo; on the contrary, we would be giving Milosheviç permission to continue it. Our aim is to stop this ethnic cleansing. Not only is it right to do so, but because it directly concerns our interests. The collapse of the rule of law in the heart of Europe poses a challenge to our security and values. This is an operation to support the international community. If we allow Kosovo to sink into barbarism, we will be turning our backs on the norms that have kept peace on our continent for 50 years. Kosovars are being forcibly driven from their homes. Women are being raped. Men are being executed. Children are being separated from their parents. Entire towns and villages are being burned. These are not side effects of war; they are the strategy itself. For this reason NATO action is necessary. There can be no lasting peace in the Balkans without justice for Kosovo. Milosheviç must understand that the price of his aggression will be unbearable. ON PAGE 2

Haliz Çela, general representative of Rugova's party ON PAGE 3

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Canopping? The lifts in the suqëmoje visa, many families are left outside without tents and food ON PAGE 5

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No order to evacuate citizens from Tirana, this lack of leadership from ON PAGE 3

NATO to send ground troops into Kosovo? The former British Defence Secretary warned that the attack would begin to protect Albanians ON PAGE 3 Jovolino: We are not managing to rationalize operations Italy and Germany punished the problems with Albania's diminin ON PAGE 3 Hashi in a catastrophic situation The government must immediately bring back the displaced people to village life ON PAGE 7

Press release Notice for sellers from Kosovo From 28.03.1999 until 01.04.1999, persons evacuated from the war zone with the aircraft of “Albanian Airlines” are entitled to one free trip. Persons who have come to Albania individually may send a message through the INMARSAT satellite system to their family members abroad. For family members interested in Italy, Greece, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, communication can be carried out through our offices. A card phone as well as other services have been made available to Kosovars. For detailed information, please contact our agency offices in Tirana. ALBANIAN AIRLINES Visit: www.albanianairlines.net (see page 8) DHL WORLDWIDE EXPRESS TIRANA, DURRËS, SHKODËR, VLORË, KORÇË, ELBASAN Tel. 042 766/19922 Fax 042 669034 PCH (International Albanian) Ltd Visit: www.dhlalbanianline.net (see page 5)