Today is March 8, the celebration of women, of our mothers and sisters. We have always looked forward to this day with joy. Because the great worries and difficulties we are going through seem to leave little room for joy, but we must not forget it. March 8 is the day that always radiates the message of humanism, love and respect for half of the population. Today, more than ever, we need humanism, love and respect for one another, and tolerance. Political struggle has brought considerable tension, anxiety, fear and, why not, even hostility into our relations with one another. Women’s Day gives us an opportunity to call for love among people, for love of one another. Mothers are noble because they give birth to and raise human beings. Their love is great, boundless, innate; it expresses the essence of humanity. The difficulties of the transition we are going through—theft, destruction, arson and killings, speculation, rising prices, food insecurity, and painful mass exoduses—have in a way weighed down Albanian women, but they have not weakened them or taken away their hope and joy for the future. The long and recent history of our people is the clearest testimony to the high virtues of Albanian women who, despite suffering, oppression and exhaustion, have never surrendered to these pressures; it bears witness to their noble character and great love, demonstrated in the struggles for our people’s freedom and independence, through their participation in the Anti-Fascist National Liberation War, and through their work after the country’s liberation in every sphere of life. She has always inspired and expressed wisdom and self-restraint, but also courage and bravery, culture and mature thought. She took an active part in calling ... meetings, opening roads and railways ... Drita Kosturi, Zhaneta Ogranjaja and the minute of silence held by those present in honor of Musine Kokalari. Their moving memories are the best message for preventing the imposition of any kind of dictatorship. At this meeting the Kosovar poet Lindita Aliu also made me more aware through her accounts ... (Continued on page 4)

“We will vote for our land” The Chairman of the Socialist Party of Albania, Fatos Nano, held a warm and open discussion yesterday with residents of Peza. At the outset, Fatos Nano introduced the Socialist Party candidate for deputy in Electoral Area No. 91, Bashkim Zeneli, secretary for foreign relations on the Steering Committee of the Socialist Party of Albania. The candidacy was very well received by the many participants at the meeting, who expressed their appreciation of the candidate and stressed that they would cast their votes for the PS. Then Fatos Nano spoke about the problems connected with the difficulties created in the countryside during this period of transition, and about implementing the land law as the principal condition for villagers to begin thinking and working within the framework of a market economy, etc. The program of the Socialist Party of Albania is exceptionally clear and concrete about ways to resolve the countryside’s problems. (Continued on page 4) T—ly that insist, but the sector should have a commu- nity and trials (ref) Bash- leave at least for- (more) ... (good) ... Bashi- ...

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THE SOCIALIST PARTY IS CONFIDENT OF ITS VICTORY BECAUSE IT HAS A CONTEMPORARY PROGRAM OF THE EUROPEAN LEFT, BECAUSE IT DEFENDS THE INTERESTS OF THE YOUTH AND IS SUPPORTED BY THEM, BECAUSE IT HAS PROPOSED DEPUTIES FROM AMONG THE PEOPLE’S BEST, CAPABLE AND HONEST INTELLECTUALS.

ELECTORAL AREAS BERAT: 1. Miltiadh Loni Miti, 53 years old, Mechanical Engineer 2. Hektor Fejzo Cane, 35 years old, Geological Engineer, KSH 3. Fatos Thanas Nano, 40 years old, Economics—political, BVSH 4. Xhemal Iljaz Dauti, 43 years old, Agronomist 5. Tofik Elmaz Ajazi, 43 years old, Doctor DIBËR: 6. Sefedin Ali Shabani, 39 years old, Geological Engineer 7. Kujtim Mexhit Osmani, 40 years old, Jurist 8. Fehmi Azis Abdiu, 48 years old, Jurist, KSH 9. Shëlqim Islam Cani, 36 years old, Faculty of Economics, KSH DURRËS: 10. Kujtim Qemal Kumbaro, 42 years old, Electrical Engineer 11. Bardhyl Hasan Agasi, 43 years old, Language and Literature 12. Flamur Shqyqyri Hidri, 46 years old, Faculty of Economics 13. Ibrahim Sali Baci, 46 years old, Agronomist 14. Miri Ahmet Hoti, 50 years old, Doctor ELBASAN: 15. Bukurosh Ndriçim Stafa, 41 years old, Metallurgical Engineer, DSH 16. Moikom Zhini Zeqo, 46 years old, Language and Literature 17. Kozma Hipokrat Biba, 48 years old, Chemist 18. Tomorr Fadil Peza, 41 years old, Journalist 19. Ndriçim Qamil Hysa, 33 years old, Agronomist 20. Agron Dilaver Tato, 43 years old, Mathematics, KSH 21. Dritan Bexhet Çerma, 37 years old, Journalist FIER: 22. Xhevat Reshit Lloshi, 54 years old, Language and Literature, DSH 23. Nikollaq Jorgji Koshoravi, 46 years old, Doctor 24. Xhorxhi Llambiri Marku, 44 years old, Mechanical Engineer 25. Mehmet Brakhush Bogdani, 53 years old, Agronomist 26. Ilia Thodhori Nika, 36 years old, Mathematician 27. Bardhyl Neki Fasko, 40 years old, Agronomist 28. Kastrio Selçim Islami, 40 years old, Physics, DSH 29. Vili Sokrat Bufi, 44 years old, Chemistry GRAMSH: 30. Bashkim Beqir Koçi, 43 years old, Mechanical Engineer GJIROKASTËR: 31. Leonçjov Skënder Çuçi, 42 years old, Political Economy, KSH 32. Theodhor Apostol Bej, 52 years old, Economics, Associate Professor KAVAJË: 33. Grigor Spiro Qerfozi, 35 years old, Physical Education 34. Artan Xhevit Arapi, 23 years old, Student 35. Ejup Isuf Tabaku, 38 years old, Economics KOLONJË: 36. Sotir Misto Kokëri, 38 years old, Philosopher KORÇË: 37. Rexhep Saliko Çuko, 42 years old, Mathematics, KSH 38. Leonard Mihallaq Tilka, 38 years old, Faculty of Economics 39. Janaq Kristaq Katundi, 38 years old, Language and Literature 40. Alfred Llazar Trebicka, 26 years old, Director 41. Koço Thoma Broka, 40 years old, Political Economy 42. Servet Ismail Pëllumbi, 56 years old, Philosopher, DSH 43. Lutfi Halim Dautllari, 43 years old, Agronomist KRUJË: 44. Mehmet Hasan Loci, 46 years old, Agronomist 45. Gjergji Bardhok Gjoci, 38 years old, Zootechnician LIBRAZHD: 52. Qemal Veli Alla, 41 years old, History and Geography 53. Fatos Shahin Zharri, 42 years old, Economist LUSHNJE: 54. Bujar Hekuran Kuka, 41 years old, Doctor 55. Artan Sokrat Gjermëni, 25 years old, Jurist 56. Thanas Jorgji Rrudha, 56 years old, Agronomist 57. Vladimir Perikli Metani, 42 years old, Jurist MAT: 58. Halil Ahmet Lalaj, 45 years old, Language and Literature 59. Hamdi Hasan Beshku, 39 years old, Geological Engineer MIRDITE: 60. Bardhok Pjetër Prenga, 38 years old, Geological Engineer 61. Dodë Pjetër Pjetraj, 39 years old, Construction Engineer PËRMET: 62. Ethem Bajram Kolleshi, 45 years old, Doctor POGRADEC: 63. Vasfi Ali Topçiu, 37 years old, Doctor 64. Nefail Hamit Biba, 48 years old, Economist, Associate Professor PUKË: 65. Pashk Gjon Deda, 36 years old, Agronomist 66. Nikollë Marash Deda, 37 years old, Doctor SARANDË: 67. Gramoz Kaso Ruçi, 41 years old, Biology 68. Limoz Hulësi Dizdari, 50 years old, Composer, Merited Artist 69. Anastas Mihal Angjeli, 36 years old, Economist, KSH SKRAPAR: 70. Bashkim Ferat Çaka, 42 years old, Jurist 71. Ilir Rexhep Meta, 23 years old, Student SHKODËR: 72. Fatmir Sel Brahimi, 39 years old, Doctor 73. Medin Halil Zhega, 46 years old, Merchandiser 74. Artan Athanas Banuŝhi, 28 years old, Political Economy 75. Iliaz Imer Bushaj, 46 years old, History and Geography 76. Zef Nush Preçi, 34 years old, Economics, KSH 77. Frederik Ndrek Rreshpja, 50 years old, Journalist 78. Skënder Ismail Zaimaj, 40 years old, Doctor 79. Shaqir Bejto Vukaj, 50 years old, Chemist TEPELENE: 80. Ethem Novruz Ruka, 45 years old, Biologist, DSH 81. Xhafer Taip Ruçi, 43 years old, Doctor TIRANË: 82. Luan Mersin Rama, 26 years old, Language and Literature 83. Pandeli Sotir Majko, 25 years old, Student 84. Spartak Dilaver Poçi, 43 years old, Construction Engineer 85. Luan Reshat Hajdaraga, 44 years old, Psychologist, Associate Professor 86. Përparim Mustafa Xhixha, 43 years old, Journalist 87. Enver Beqir Reçi, 43 years old, Mechanical Engineer 88. Maqo Lefter Lakrori, 44 years old, Electrical Engineer, DSH 89. Musa Rexhep Ulqini, 33 years old, Philosophy 90. Sulejman Ramazan Kuqi, 36 years old, Doctor 91. Bashkim Lilo Zeneli, 44 years old, Jurist 92. Luan Skënder Shahollari, 40 years old, Economist 93. Rexhep Ramazan Cani, 50 years old, Agronomist TROPOJE: 94. Lekë Martin Përrnali, 29 years old, Economics, KSH 37. Rexhep Saliko Çuko — 43 years old 38. Leonard Mihallaq Tilka — 38 years old 39. Janaq Kristaq Katundi — 26 years old 40. Alfred Llazar Trebicka — 40 years old 41. Koço Thoma Broka — 56 years old 42. Servet Ismail Pëllumbi — 43 years old 43. Lutfi Halim Dautllari — 43 years old KRUJË: 44. Mehmet Hasan Loci — 46 years old — Agronomist 45. Gjergj Bardhok Gjoci — 38 years old — Zootechnician 46. Suzana Llambi Dhimuli — 40 years old — Journalist KUKËS: 47. Shaqir Sadik Shehu — 40 years old — Doctor 48. Namik Hamza Dokle — 46 years old — Faculty of Economics 49. Mehmet Hasan Karakushi — 48 years old — Language and Literature LEZHË: 50. Marash Ndoka (Marku) — 48 years old — History and Geography, KSH 51. Adem Sadik Zyberi — 50 years old — Officer 42 years old — Mathematics — KSH 38 years old — Faculty of Economics 38 years old — Language and Literature 26 years old — Director 40 years old — Political Economy 56 years old — Philosopher, DSH 43 years old — Agronomist 86. Përparim Mustafa Xhixha — 43 years old — Journalist 87. Enver Beqir Reçi — 43 years old — Mechanical Engineer 88. Maqo Lefter Lakrori — 44 years old — Electrical Engineer, D SH 89. Musa Rexhep Ulqini — 33 years old — Philosophy 90. Sulejman Ramazan Kuçi — 36 years old — Doctor 91. Bashkim Lilo Zeneli — 44 years old — Jurist 92. Luan Skënder Shahollari — 40 years old — Economist 93. Rexhep Ramazan Cani — 50 years old — Agronomist TROPOJË 94. Lush Martin Përpali — 39 years old — Economics — KSH VLORË 95. Eduart Bajram Alushi — 35 years old — Economist 96. Albert Todi Minga — 46 years old — Director, A. Merit 97. Agim Sulo Haxhiraj — 36 years old — Construction Engineer 98. Niko Qemal Veizaj — 41 years old — Doctor 99. Fatmir Myrto Zanaj — 41 years old — Philosophy — KSH 100. Sabit Laze Broka — 50 years old — Doctor, Prof., Dr.

(From the meeting at the PS Fier headquarters with Mr. Tomas Melia and Gabriele Diaz) On March 5, 1992, at their request, the director of the National Democratic Institute’s program, Mr. Tomas Melia, and the well-known popular Spanish deputy (for Granada), Mr. Gabriel Diaz, were received at the PS Fier headquarters. (The Chairman of PS Fier, Petro Koci, informed the gentlemen about the PS’s serious commitment to free and democratic elections and to a fair electoral campaign, in which the peaceful exchange of political forces’ programs should have a place, rather than insults, abuse or undemocratic attitudes. The Socialist Party in Fier protests against the opposition’s tendency to exploit [the situation] in order to disrupt the progress of the electoral campaign, namely the democratic organization of meetings with organizations by the PS, neighborhoods and representatives, because the campaign ... (Continued on page 4)

1. Fatos Thanas Nano — 16.9.1952 — Tiranë 2. Dritëro Riza Agolli — 13.10.1931 — Tiranë 3. Servet Ismail Pëllumbi — 14.12.1936 — Tiranë 4. Kastriot Selman Islami — 8.8.1952 — Tiranë 5. Gramoz Kaso Ruçi — 6.12.1951 — Tepelenë 6. Ermelinda Ahmet Meksi — 4.1.1956 — Tiranë 7. Maqo Lefter Lakrori — 23.7.1948 — Tiranë 8. Namik Hamza Dokle — 11.3.1946 — Tiranë 9. Anastas Mihal Angjeli — 6.5.1956 — Tiranë 10. Moikom Zhini Zego — 3.6.1946 — Durrës 11. Fehmi Azis Abdiu — 4.1.1944 — Tiranë 12. Sabit Laze Brokaj — 7.1.1942 — Tiranë 13. Shaqir Bejto Vukaj — 20.8.1942 — Shkodër 14. Luan Reshat Hajdaraga — 2.8.1948 — Tiranë 15. Miri Ahmet Hoti — 25.5.1942 — Durrës 16. Xhevat Reshit Loshi — 26.1.1938 — Tiranë 17. Theodhori Apostol Bej — 7.10.1940 — Tiranë 18. Albert Todi Minga — 4.3.1946 — Tiranë 19. Leontiev Skënder Çuçi — 22.3.1952 — Tiranë 20. Bashkim Lilo Zeneli — 25.8.1946 — Tiranë 21. Mehmet Hasan Loci — 4.2.1948 — Tiranë 22. Lush Martin Përpali — 8.5.1953 — Tiranë 23. Bardhyl Hasan Agasi — 18.10.1949 — Durrës 24. Ndre Zef Legisi — 28.7.1958 — Tiranë 25. Shkëlqim Ismail Cani — 5.7.1956 — Tiranë 26. Pandeli Sojti Majko — 15.11.1967 — Tiranë 27. Et’hem Novruz Ruka — 8.12.1948 — Tiranë 28. Medin Halil Zhegaj — 7.7.1946 — Tiranë 29. Musa Rexhep Ulqini — 21.5.1959 — Tiranë 30. Brahim Sali Baçi — 22.7.1946 — Tiranë 31. Ylli Sokrat Bufi — 25.5.1948 — Tiranë 32. Halil Ahmet Lalaj — 19.3.1947 — Tiranë 33. Adem Sadik Zyberi — 17.2.1942 — Tiranë 34. Vladimir Perikli Melani — 23.3.1950 — Lushnjë 35. Alfred Gjon Paloka — 22.7.1938 — Tiranë 36. Alfred Llazar Trebicka — 3.5.1966 — Tiranë 37. Luan Skënder Shahollari — 1.3.1952 — Tiranë 38. Gëzim Ilirjan Tushe — 17.1.1953 — Vlorë 39. Shqyqyri Seljdin Meka — 1.1.1953 — Tiranë 40. Çun Jonuz Çimaj — 7.2.1918 — Koplik 41. Sokol Hamit Sinani — 23.5.1957 — Tiranë 42. Din Ahmet Abazaj — 20.11.1938 — Tiranë 43. Kujtim Qemal Kumbara — 2.3.1951 — Durrës 44. Fatri Xhevit Sinani — 7.4.1948 — Tiranë 45. Vasil Jankul Kureta — 2.4.1947 — Tiranë 46. Ilir Gani Zola — 8.8.1970 — Tiranë 47. Ilir Rexhep Meta — 24.3.1969 — Tiranë 48. Thomam Nand Gjellçi — 27.12.1970 — Tiranë 49. Mehdi Halil Juno — 20.8.1951 — Tiranë 50. Bukurosh Ndreçim Stafa — 20.7.1951 — Elbasan 51. Nazmi Beqir Kuka — 20.12.1950 — Librazhd 52. Flamur Nazif Mëcollari — 19.11.1969 — Tiranë 53. Përparim Mustafa Xhixha — 7.8.1949 — Tiranë 54. Bardhyl Neki Fasko — 15.9.1952 — Fier 55. Ejup Isuf Tabaku — 21.6.1954 — Kavajë 56. Suzana Llambi Dhimuli — 8.6.1952 — Laç 57. Mehmet Hasan Karakushi — 7.6.1944 — Durrës 58. Marash Ndok Marku — 5.10.1944 — Lezhë 59. Nefail Harimit Biba — 8.11.1944 — Tiranë 60. Zef Nush Prendi — 5.5.1958 — Tiranë 61. Limoz Hulësi Dizdari — 7.2.1942 — Tiranë 62. Frederik Ndrek Reshpja — 15.7.1942 — Shkodër 63. Fatmir Myrto Zanaj — 6.10.1951 — Tiranë 64. Dodë Pjetër Pjetri — 12.12.1953 — Mirditë 65. Koço Thoma Broka — 10.5.1952 — Tiranë 66. Fatbardha Skënder Polovina — 4.8.1954 — Berat 67. Zef Kolë Doçaj — 11.7.1948 — Pukë 68. Rexhep Saliq Çuko — 9.11.1950 — Tiranë 69. Pëllumb Haziz Vladi — 14.8.1951 — Tiranë 70. Mitre Pando Nedelko — 16.11.1950 — Korçë 71. Guri Ligor Thanasi — 30.4.1913 — Kuçovë 72. Mehmet Brahush Bogdani — 23.10.1939 — Tiranë 73. Haki Shaban Morina — 17.12.1963 — Tiranë 74. Arben Xhemal Malaj — 19.9.1961 — Vlorë 75. Hektor Fejzo Cane — 21.1.1957 — Tiranë 76. Qemal Veli Alla — 1.1.1950 — Tiranë 77. Skënder Ismail Zaimi — 11.10.1932 — Librazhd 78. Sherif Servet Bundo — 15.10.1956 — Shkodër 79. Petro Vasil Koci — 15.2.1961 — Tiranë 80. Dashamir Nazif Karafili — 10.9.1957 — Fier 81. Artan Sokrat Gjermeni — 21.4.1957 — Lushnjë 82. Luan Mersin Rama — 9.3.1966 — Tiranë 83. Hasan Gani Hoxha — 25.1.1955 — Tiranë 84. Eduard Barjam Alushi — 16.6.1957 — Vlorë 85. Xhafer Taip Ruçi — 14.6.1918 — Tepelenë 86. Bashkim Dilaver Çaka — 20.6.1953 — Tiranë 87. Tofik Elmaz Ajazi — 27.12.1949 — Berat 88. Bardhok Pjetër Prenga — 10.3.1951 — Mirditë 89. Flamur Shqyqyri Hidri — 26.1.1955 — Durrës 90. Miltiadh Loni Miti — 28.5.1939 — Berat 91. Hetem Barjam Kollçaku — 14.12.1947 — Përmet 92. Shaqir Sadik Shehu — 20.3.1952 — Kukës 93. Kozma Filipokrat Riba — 6.7.1944 — Elbasan 94. Dritan Boxhet Çerma — 25.4.1955 — Elbasan 95. Kujtim Mexhit Osmani — 9.9.1957 — Elbasan 96. Artin Xhevit Arapi — 25.2.1966 — Peshkopi 97. Sotir Misto Koleri — 15.4.1954 — Korçë 98. Janaq Kristaq Katundi — 10.9.1951 — Matin 99. Grigor Spiro Corfoz — 12.4.1957 — Tiranë 100. Bashkim Beqir Koci — 1.3.1953 — Gramsh