Press conference by Socialist Party chairman Fatos Nano STATEMENT OF THE LEADERSHIP OF THE SOCIALIST PARTY Faced with the situation created in Albania, the KPD of the PSSH, on behalf of all the members and sympathizers of our party, demands: - The immediate resignation of the Meksi government. - Setting the date for early parliamentary and presidential elections. - Criminal prosecution of the perpetrators of the violence and vandalism carried out by SHIK agents in the service of power. Tirana, 8.03.1993 Socialist Party of Albania

PRESIDENT OF KOSOVO Prof. Dr. IBRAHIM RUGOVA It was received with pain and sympathy, apparently the cover with the title “President of Kosovo” and the portrait of Dr. Ibrahim Rugova fell into his hands. The article praises his figure and political role in Kosovo. [?]

The Socialist Party of Albania has informed Albanian and international public opinion through a statement of its position on the latest developments in Albania. The statement says that the country is going through a deep political and social crisis and that responsibility for this situation lies with the government and the forces that support it. According to the statement, the resignation of the government and the holding of early elections constitute the only way out of the crisis. The Socialist Party condemns acts of violence and demands that the perpetrators be held legally accountable. The statement was made public in Tirana on 8 March 1993.

To the Albanian-language editorial staff of RTV Shkupit CONDOLENCE TELEGRAM Deeply moved by the news of the death of your three collaborators: Teki Dervishi, Remzi Maloku, Basri Çapriqi[?] please accept our sincerest condolences. [?]

ALBANIAN SECTION AT B. NJOJTON Editorial staff of the newspaper “Rilindja” Editorial staff of the newspaper “Republika” Editorial staff of the newspaper “Bujku” Editorial staff of the newspaper “Flaka e vëllazërimit” To the Albanian-language editorial staff of RTV Shkupit CONDOLENCE TELEGRAM Somewhat obscured in the shadow was the news; apparently the cover with the title “President of Kosovo” and the portrait of Dr. Ibrahim Rugova came into his hands. The article praises his figure and political role in Kosovo. [?]