- Why is the PD afraid of the word of the Socialist Party chairman Fatos Nano? - The military once again enter parliament, repeating the attempted coup d'état PROTEST Against the diabolical and mad attempts of Sali Berisha and Mr. Petër Arbnori, chairman of the Presidency of the People's Assembly, Mr. Sali Berisha and Mr. Aleksandër Meksi to use the Parliament of Albania to carry out a coup d'état by provoking a civil war. In the name of our independent newsroom, we strongly denounce the attempt to turn the Parliament of Albania into an arena of political confrontation with military means rather than parliamentary debate. We firmly condemn the order given to bring armed servicemen into the hall of the People's Assembly. We consider this act an open threat to pluralist democracy and an attempt to intimidate the opposition. We warn that any escalation along this path will drive the country toward a national clash. Tomorr Dosti Arben Demi Reshat Kripa SALI BERISHA He insults all those who supported him in 1992, with the demagoguery of unfulfilled promises, but who now understand that he has betrayed the pluralism won at great sacrifice and is moving along the road of personal power.

BY LULJETA PARLLAMENTI PD AGAIN DID NOT ALLOW FATOS NANO TO SPEAK Yesterday, at the opening of yesterday's session, the deputies of the majority did not allow deputy Fatos Nano to take the floor, although he had requested it in accordance with the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly. As soon as the chair gave him the floor on the agenda item, the PD deputies interrupted with shouts and objections, preventing him from speaking. In this tense atmosphere, the chair repeatedly interrupted his attempt to speak. There was noise, insults and abuse in the hall. Socialist deputies protested. After that, the session continued in a heated atmosphere, while representatives of the opposition described the event as an anti-democratic act. (Continues on page 2)

The chairman of yesterday's parliamentary session, Mr. Tomorr Malasi, has been publicly accused of seriously violating procedural norms while conducting the proceedings. According to protesters and opposition deputies, he obstructed normal debate in the chamber and served as an instrument of the majority to silence political opponents. In statements made after the session, several deputies called for criminal proceedings to be initiated against him for abuse of office and infringement of the constitutional rights of elected representatives. They stated that the events in the chamber constitute a dangerous precedent for parliamentary life in the country. (Continues on page 4)

Freedom of speech and thought is facing new forms of violence and pressure. According to reactions made public, journalists and civil society activists have been placed under pressure from structures that use threatening methods, including rubber batons and mafia-style actions. Concern is great because of the atmosphere created against dissent and against those who denounce abuses of power. This situation is seen as a serious alarm for democracy and for fundamental human rights. (Continues on page 3)

The state against journalist! Aleksandër Frangaj! goes to court The state against journalist Aleksandër Frangaj! goes to court (Continues on page 4)