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Rilindja Demokratike

9 December 2000

Hajdari’s murder, police violence and corruption, the government’s black dossier

Human Rights Watch places official Tirana at the top of the list of countries that violate human rights “International observers considered the second round of elections neither transparent nor inclusive because of problems with the voter lists, invalid ballots and the consideration of complaints. Senior police officials, backed by senior politicians, continue to be suspected of increasing drug trafficking in Albania, which is said to have increased corruption in the country.”

This December will bring down the criminal government

Tirana celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Student Movement in grand style . This December will bring down the criminal government. Berisha: “The 10th anniversary of the Student Movement and the proclamation of political pluralism finds Albania isolated from Europe, with walls of crime erected by Ilir Meta and his clique, with walls of corruption, but we will tear down these walls just as we brought down the dictatorship in ’90.” On page 3, on page 3

The December killers

By Astrit PATOZI A chronology of the celebrations of December 8 over the years, published by the Albanian Telegraphic Agency, is enough to acquaint us with the astonishing evolution of those who, 10 years ago, wore helmets and carried weapons against the students. Until the end of 1997, the enemies of December 1990 were at least more honest and less hypocritical than they are now. On page 5

Ahrens should apologize and leave

By Sokol OLLDASHI The Ambassador of the Albanian Government to the OSCE mission in Tirana, Geert Ahrens, admitted at a meeting on Tuesday that his mission to mediate the October 1 electoral process had failed completely, but nevertheless he also... [?] maintained that he would take on the same role again for the spring parliamentary elections. On page 12

The government protects Azem’s killers

Today, 810 days since the murder of the December leader Every day that passes since the murder of ... [?] Hadari proves the involvement of ... [?] of Fata Kanos and of ... [?] who, in the heinous crime ... [?] ... made Albanian. The govern... [?] ... to capture and ... [?] ... criminal, that it must de... [?] ... the murder ... [?]

Edi Paloka is released

Prosecutor Kapo surrenders. Charges against the DP spokesperson are postponed I will continue to lead the protests On page 6

Today, the farcical trial against Sokol Mulosmani

The prosecution, once again facing defeat on page 9

International sanctions against the Meta government

Arbnori meets the envoys of the EDU representative for Albania on page 4

Terrorists must be removed from power

Anti-government protests continue throughout Albania on page 4

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