The source of destabilization By B[?] N[?] NEZA The Kosovo affair involving the siphoning off of millions of dollars for the financing of the War for free Albania continues to take on scandalous proportions. In a press statement by the Albanian government in exile that represents the KLA of the national-liberation movement in Kosovo, another act of massive theft of war funds by the Albanian government is denounced. Today, 238 days after the killing of the leader of the Albanian Right, Azem Hajdari, symbol of anti-communist resistance and of the struggle for the national cause, the fallen comrades state the way in which the theft of war funds and aid for the people of Kosovo was one of the main factors that led to the fall of the state. The press statement of the Government of Kosovo says that the funds from the 3 percent levy and the aid coming from the Albanian diaspora have been systematically misused and stolen. In this context, the role of the government in Tirana and its structures is denounced; not only did they fail to send these resources to the KLA fighters, but they used them for political and clientelist interests. The statement underlines that this theft constitutes a severe blow to the liberation war and a betrayal of the sacrifice of the people of Kosovo. The text says that the rulers of Tirana stole millions from the KLA, preventing the front from being supplied and seriously harming the organization of the resistance. The government in exile calls on Albanians everywhere not to fall victim to manipulations and to demand accountability for every penny intended for the war. It demands a full investigation into the affair and that the persons involved be held responsible. The full statement, which is published below, describes in harsh tones the network of abuses with the funds, the misuse of Albanians' trust, and the need for full transparency regarding the management of aid for Kosovo. LD.

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“Every day that passes and the worsening of the blockade, the situation of the martyrs and the fighters worsens. We accuse the government of [??] of national betrayal. It is a government with no will to defend the nation and its interests. As it has repeatedly shown, it is not in the service of the people, but of clans and corrupt circles.” “Since the day of my arrest and the withdrawal from the war, Colonel Ahmet Krasniqi, the Minister of Defense of the Government of Kosovo, has been involved in organizing the resistance. The government in Tirana has not only failed to help him, but has contributed to division and sabotage. Today, we demand that the truth be brought to light and that those responsible bear the burden of guilt.” “We are convinced that the funds collected by Albanians for the war must go to those who fight. Any diversion is a crime. Any theft is betrayal. The people of Kosovo need weapons, bread, medicine, not political deals.” “It is time for all Albanians to unite around the national cause and not allow anyone to profit from the blood of the martyrs. The struggle for freedom requires honesty, sacrifice, and responsibility.”

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