Slander plus scandals plus arrogance and helplessness equal today's government Meeting of the General Steering Committee of the Socialist Party THE SOCIALIST PARTY IS READY AND DETERMINED TO FACE ANY CHALLENGE - Statement by the General Committee of the PSSh Last night, at 8:00 p.m., the General Steering Committee of the Socialist Party of Albania, meeting with the participation of its chairman, comrade Fatos Nano, expressed its position on the political developments of the last few days. In 3-4 hours, the state of the country and the measures of the Party and its leading forums were analyzed in detail. It was responsibly assessed that [..] Albania has been plunged into a general crisis into which the government and the president have entered with their policy. All labels and slander against the opposition are part of the old strategy to cover up economic failures, unemployment, scandals and government incompetence. The Committee stressed that the PS is prepared to face any political and democratic challenge and will firmly defend constitutional rights. In the discussions held, it was made clear that verbal violence, administrative pressure and tendencies to criminalize the political opponent are unacceptable in a democratic state. Political dialogue and respect for the law were called for. The General Committee of the PSSh assessed that the country needs calm, work and concrete solutions for the economy, not provocations and artificial clashes. Tirana, 28 April 1993

A FAX WAS SENT TO IT. - Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. - European Parliament. - Council of Ministers of Europe. - International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights. Closed? that Haxhi[?]t Peçi and [..] notification cessation. - Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. - European Parliament. - Council of Ministers of Europe. - International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights. A fax has been sent to the above-mentioned institutions concerning the situation created in Albania and the concerns of the opposition. It refers to the latest political developments, the pressure on the opposition and the need for attention from international bodies. Continues on page 4

At lunchtime in the capital, a torrential rain fell, accompanied by hail. In some areas of Tirana, electricity was cut off for a short time and traffic was made more difficult. Residents were faced with flooded streets and a lack of urban transport on some routes. Municipal services intervened to clean the drains and remove the water. According to meteorologists, the rainfall may continue in the coming days.

The motion has been submitted in connection with the activities of Mr. Tomor Malasi and his political responsibilities. The text published on this page mentions violations, failure to fulfill duties and calls for resignation. (Announced on page 4)

signed? The article mentions documents and statements which, according to the publication, cast doubt on involvement in a destabilizing plan. The material is linked to the day's political debate and the public accusations against Tomor Malasi.

The parliamentarians and it was not to prove any change whatsoever. At least, and as far as was known, there was no reason for the Assembly to have met yesterday on the matter of the vote on [??]. In any case, the reasons why no one was given the floor in yesterday's session were not known. 1057? 0?3? 0?

TIRANA, 28 April 1993