The court farce continues for the third day in a row in order to force the innocent and the unlawfully guilty to be brought out - All day long the protest and organized revolt of the masked inhuman people of Durrës, those who were masked, injured people and who no longer want to endure violence and dictatorship! - writes the father of the victim to the President of the Republic 18 June marks the 12 months of the government and of the PD. The many accusations made against it, after a year in office, are not deflecting attention from the real problems, from the need to live in more humane conditions. At the center of public opinion's attention remains the trial of the young people for the事件 of 13 June in neighborhood no. 18 of Durrës. On Monday the third day of this trial was completed. In the courtroom and outside it, protests and cries against police violence, against the manipulation of justice and against the attempt to leave the real perpetrators of the beating of the young people unpunished have continued. In the latest hearings, new testimonies have been heard which, according to the victim's family members and relatives, shed light on how the events unfolded and who instigated them. Several people in civilian clothes and others in uniform have been mentioned as having struck and injured young people. The victim's father has addressed a letter to the President of the Republic, asking for intervention to stop the judicial farce and to guarantee a full and impartial investigation. In the letter, he expresses the outrage of a family that has lost its son and cannot accept that the truth be covered up by fear and violence. The protesters in Durrës, supported also by other citizens, have declared that they will not remain silent in the face of police arbitrariness. They demand the full clarification of the event, the punishment of those responsible and an end to pressure on witnesses. Public opinion is increasingly convinced that the trial is being used to hide the real perpetrators and to frighten those who seek justice. This conviction is also fueled by the way the process has been organized and by the large presence of police forces. In Durrës and beyond, people speak of a climate of violence and intimidation that cannot be allowed to become normal. Instead of a rule-of-law state, it is said that a police state is emerging, seeking to impose silence through pressure. (Continues on page 4)

TIRANA, 31 August. (…) The debate phase in the trial against several defendants, accused of various actions within the framework of what the press has called “Tarnxhentopoli”, has concluded. Yesterday's hearing took place in a tense atmosphere, where the defense and the prosecution set out their final positions. The court panel announced that the verdict will be delivered today. During the hearing, a series of claims were presented regarding the manner in which the evidence was handled and the individual responsibility of the accused. Defense lawyers have requested acquittal or reclassification of the criminal offenses, while the prosecution has insisted on the charges brought. According to observers, this process has aroused great public interest because of the scale of the case and the names involved. Today's verdict is expected to be seen as a test for the justice system in the country. (Continues on page 4)

Parliament and public opinion have been made aware of another critical stance regarding the security and governance situation in the country. Mr. Paloka has declared that citizens should not remain indifferent to what is happening around them. He emphasized the need for civic response and for greater public awareness, criticizing the climate of insecurity and institutional silence. According to him, problems are not solved by closing one's eyes, but by confronting them. His statement has been widely commented on and linked to the latest political and social developments in the country. Many have seen it as a call for moral and public responsibility. (Continues on page 4)

Dibër, 29 August 1993 On the occasion of the beginning of the first tobacco harvest in the Siperi area, many residents and representatives of the local government organized a festive gathering. In the welcoming speeches, the work of the farmers and the importance of this crop for the household and local economy were praised. Difficulties in marketing and the need for support with agricultural equipment and inputs were also discussed. The participants expressed hope that this year's production would be good and that the experience gained would help expand the cultivated areas. TITANS [?] (Continues on page 4)

Yesterday, at the organization's central headquarters, a special meeting of the FRESSH presidency was held. On the agenda were issues related to the political situation, the further organization of activities, and the stance that the socialist youth should take in the face of recent developments. Those speaking emphasized the need to increase public engagement, to defend democratic freedoms, and to show solidarity with citizens who feel threatened by the climate of political pressure. At the end, several organizational decisions were taken and a call was made for broader participation of young people in public life. (Continues on page 4)

THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE SIGN THE PETITION EVERY DAY CALLING FOR THE RELEASE OF FATOS NANO AND OTHER POLITICAL PRISONERS

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