12/02/1992
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Zëri i Popullit

12 February 1992

THE PD SCENARIO AND THE BULGARIAN SCENARIO

(The copy and the original) After 31 March, the link to the peaceful alternation of power from PP to PD failed, and now all the efforts of the anti-communist opposition are aimed at disrupting the constitutional order and the country’s political and economic stability. The fundamental reason for this is that the PD came to power in order to realize its own total power, but through free elections it remained in opposition. From this stem all its destabilizing actions, which aim to force Albanian society to hand over to it the power that the elections did not give it. This line has been pursued persistently and consecutively by the leaders of the PD, beginning with the notorious ultimatum given to the protesters on 2 June and continuing through the rallies, demonstrations, and political pressure of the last few days. All of these are part of a previously prepared scenario. But what is this scenario? It closely resembles the Bulgarian variant of political transition, where the political crisis was artificially stimulated in order to overthrow, through extra-institutional pressure, a legitimate government and impose a new balance of forces. In Bulgaria, as is known, the anti-communist opposition, supported by part of the state apparatus and by external factors, created a state of constant tension, demanding not political compromise but the surrender of the opponent. This led to radicalization, polarization, and the weakening of institutions. The same elements are also being seen here: stirring up social dissatisfaction, dramatizing every economic difficulty, slander and pressure on the administration, creating an atmosphere of general distrust toward the state. This is not normal democratic opposition, but an attempt to seize power by other means. In this framework, the recent stance of the PD leaders must also be seen, as they not only do not distance themselves from acts of violence, but often justify them as “popular anger.” In reality, politically incited violence is the classic means of replacing law with chaos. Albania needs calm, not political adventure. It needs elections, institutions, and responsibility, not imported scenarios. Whoever blindly copies foreign models of overthrowing order does not build democracy, but undermines its foundations. Therefore, public opinion must clearly distinguish between democratic debate and the destabilizing scenario. The PD scenario, similar to the Bulgarian scenario, is a pale copy of an original that brought crisis. Albania must not repeat that experience.

WE MUST HOLD THE ASSEMBLY

It was not possible to read the entire text of the article from the photograph. Only fragments of the columns and damaged parts of the page are visible. The readable text is very limited and interrupted. ... the condition is expanded ... of the country for peace and national stability ... ... plebiscitary vote ... no violation whatsoever ... ... the assembly majority ... corresponding clarity ... ... socialists ... facing ... ... political pluralism ... (Continues on page 4)

When Sali calls on us

To write, but not to speak... 22 March: Election Day MUSA ULQINI Written, but not spoken... The article is partially readable in the photograph. Some elements of the title and a few lines can be made out, but most of the text cannot be transcribed accurately from this image. ... absurd intimate positions ... ... the opposition as an alternative ... ... March 1991 ... ... elections ... ... Sali Berisha ... (Continues on page 3)

WHO IS KILLING THE PEASANTS’ SECURITY?

Partition of Ministers from Elbasan The title and subtitle are readable, but the full text of the article cannot be clearly read in this photograph. The columns are slanted and have low contrast. ... layers ... ... cooperatives ... ... peasants ... ... security ... ... Elbasan ... (Continues on page 3)

TAMIRI OF COMRADE FAKOS NANO AT THE QOSJA ECONOMIC ACADEMY Partial side text, largely unreadable because of the orientation and image quality.