Meeting of the Democratic Party with the Democratic League of Kosovo. Thousands of fighters, members of the LDK, are on the battlefield in every part of Kosovo The two largest Albanian parties consider it essential to create a joint response for Kosovo, to carry out a process of cooperation and a compromise encompassing political and military aspects "Apache", soon in attack The chairman of the Democratic Party, Prof. Dr. Sali Berisha, accompanied by the deputy chairmen Genc Pollo and Tritan Shehu, held a meeting yesterday with the leader of the LDK, Dr. Ibrahim Rugova, and the secretary-general, Dr. Fehmi Agani. Also taking part in the meeting, which included members of the LDK leadership, Dr. Bujar Bukoshi and Dr. Milazim Krasniqi, was an assessment of the situation and discussion of the possibilities of intensifying political and military efforts to solve the Kosovo issue. Both sides consider it necessary to create a joint response for Kosovo to solve its problem. In this framework, the senior representatives of the Democratic Party and the LDK consider it necessary to intensify efforts to create an all-inclusive political front and, at the same time, to create a command center for the military forces in Kosovo. The chairman of the LDK, Dr. Ibrahim Rugova, stressed that the LDK and the other political forces, in addition to their political organization, have been continuously and strongly engaged in support of the KLA. Mr. Rugova stressed that thousands of LDK members are today on the battlefield in Kosovo for the freedom of the country. According to him, the military structures of the LDK are fully involved in the Kosovo war and are coordinating with the KLA. Mr. Rugova underlined that the "Apache" helicopters will soon join the attack. He stressed that the alliance’s offensive against the military machine of Belgrade will intensify and that the Serbian forces will suffer severe blows. For his part, the chairman of the Democratic Party, Mr. Berisha, highly գնահատed the stance of the LDK and its commitment to the Kosovo war. He stressed the importance of the political and military unity of the Kosovo Albanians at this decisive moment. Mr. Berisha expressed his conviction that cooperation between political and military forces will accelerate the liberation of Kosovo. At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed to continue contacts and coordinate their positions in the face of the dramatic developments in Kosovo.

Today, 2 days after the murder of the leader of Bytyçor[?] days after the murder of the leader of Bytyçor Today, 2 days after the murder of the leader of Bytyçor The government protects Azem Hajdari’s killers Today, 2 days after the murder of the leader of Bytyçor days after the murder of the leader of Bytyçor It is only a customary reaction by the government to cover up its criminal acts. In this way it once again proves that it has no will to uncover the murder of Azem Hajdari and to punish the perpetrators. Institutional silence and manipulation are proof of the direct protection afforded to the killers. The government continues to use power to distort the truth and intimidate witnesses. This behavior has now become a well-known practice in handling serious criminal and political cases. The family and public opinion demand justice, while state institutions delay and evade responsibility. This situation is unacceptable and further worsens the political climate in the country.

Silence has at least been about the theft of humanitarian aid by those in power Sources from the prosecutor’s office state that, allegedly, the thefts occur only within the governance structures of SHIK ON PAGE 8

Representative of France, ended the visit in Tirana ON PAGE 8

A new platform for Kosovo is being sought ON PAGE 3

The Austrian chancellor firmly demands the return of an international force to Kosovo ON PAGE 2

Kosovars complain that the aid is only being dropped in their camps and not to the families housed in Albanian homes ON PAGE 2

Serbian forces bombard Albanian residents’ houses and severely violate the ceasefire agreement ON PAGE 7

Discussions began about the contribution the West is making to the war for the liberation of Kosovo. The Western world is on the path to freeing an entire people from terror and ethnic cleansing. For this purpose, we must build bridges of trust and cooperation between political and military factors, so that a lasting solution can be achieved. FROM THE EDITORIAL STAFF

More people in camping and under tents[?] The expelled from Kosovo must pay the entry fee to the officials ON PAGE 4

Ministers pretend[?] to be concerned about atrocities[?] They are the main responsible ones for 'working' abroad ON PAGE 6

The announcements of the PD Steering Council regarding more than 100 council members, with the names of the successful candidates for membership, the winners in the PD and the politicization of the processes. These are the truths of the position and respect for the processes. ON PAGE 5

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