“New York Times”, serious accusations against Hashim Thaçi, Azem Syla and Xhavit Haliti. They executed Ahmet Krasniqi, Ali Uçkaj and many others ON PAGE 3 The State Department does not deny the accusations made by the newspaper “New York Times” Ambassador Frowik: Efforts have begun to overcome the consequences of the last two years USA: Albania before a historic chance In the Paris talks, on 18 October 1998, the meeting with Serbia was drafted and it was requested that both the UÇK and the rest of the Albanian side be at the negotiating table on Kosovo. Borisha: The protectorate, the transition toward independence Rugova: democratic institutional use of Kosovo to save everyone until the establishment Hashim Thaçi with his collaborators Sali Çeku Asgeri’s arrest In official UÇK statements it was said that the local Kosovo war and killings are closely linked with the government in Tirana, which at times made secret police agents available to UÇK commanders. Enough with the violent kidnappings; let us restore to Albania the reputation it deserves and rightly has in the world! If one cause of destabilization of most former UÇK fighters, who were interviewed by the newspaper’s service “New York Times”, official and Albania! ON PAGE 5

Today, 287 days since the murder of the December leader Every day that passes since the murder of Azem Hajdari, in Kosovo and Albania the cases and events are increasing that show that his murder was a premeditated act, deliberate and politically ordered by a government of bandits. This issue continues to remain at the center of attention, not just as a serious crime, but as a signal for Albanian society. In Kosovo, after NATO’s withdrawal, the more the names of those who took part in earlier criminal schemes become known, the more clearly the extent of political violence emerges. According to sources, some of those implicated in the killing of Azem Hajdari were later involved in other events. The voice of protest and public memory demands that the crime be uncovered and the organizers punished.

The government and the district chief give it undeserved funds and rewards ON PAGE 5

Roshi said: Greece, Macedonia and Italy are asking for apologies for the decoration delays ON PAGE 5

“Count and tally the goods after summer, then we will discuss it with the government” ON PAGE 5

Most of the captured aid has been distributed and the aid workers with the refugee office. Sokolles: Block. We are monitoring and there is no place in Vlorë without them ON PAGE 5

The chairman of the PD and the President of Kosovo take the floor in Kans Montana Rugova: democratic institutional use of Kosovo to save everyone until the establishment At the third “Kans Montana” conference, held in Geneva, former President of the Republic Dr. Sali Berisha gave a speech in which he addressed the issue of Kosovo, the transition toward independence, and the role of democratic institutions. He stressed that the best solution for Kosovo is a period of protectorate that would lead the country toward full independence. At the same event, Ibrahim Rugova also spoke, emphasizing the building of Kosovo’s democratic institutions.

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Minister of Public Order Vullnet Hysenaj gives up staging and polemics ON PAGE 4

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On 28.06.1999 at 11:00 a.m., the meeting of the National Council of the Democratic Party will be held. Members of the Council and members of Parliament are invited to attend

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