TODAY ONCE AGAIN IN THE COURTROOM:
“The Nano file” still unopened...
Agrin Bendo has every opportunity to create the conditions for Fatos Nano to speak.
“The Nano file” still
unopened...
Agrin Bendo has every opportunity to create the conditions for Fatos Nano
to speak.
He only needs to free himself from the shackles of orders, take the place of the presiding judge and, rather than joining the accusation, publicly demonstrate the grave procedural violations that were committed during the investigation.
IT IS NOT FATOS NANO WHO DOES NOT
SPEAK, BUT THE COURT THAT
DOES NOT WANT HIM TO SPEAK
- Interview with deputy Tehmi Abdi -
Question: How do you assess the court’s conduct regarding Fatos Nano’s absence from yesterday’s hearing in the Prosecutor’s Court?
- I say from the outset that the presentation of the members of the panel has been totally distorted. The way the hearing has been conducted, by denying the defendant’s rights in the most fundamental manner, the same rights with which he came to court. No regard at all for procedure and the signature by which they made the process possible. That attitude toward Nano is entirely beyond the law and, with an absurd and ridiculous decision, the right to take part in the courtroom was denied. On the other hand, it is known that the defendant had no obligation to hold the trial if he did not request this himself.
Question: You have stated that this process is political. Can you justify that?
- I have been and remain of the opinion that the trial against Fatos Nano is entirely politically motivated. This is confirmed by many signs. First, it was the government that took the initiative to replace the prosecutor, exerted numerous pressures and produced evidence in a one-sided way. All this in order to bring the case to a certain stage. The defense has been limited, while the court has maintained a completely biased position.
Question: And what about the stance of the presiding judge?
- He has behaved like a representative of the accusation, not like an impartial arbiter. He has rejected the most basic requests, repeatedly interrupted the defense, and has not created the conditions for the real exercise of the defendant’s rights. Instead of guaranteeing a proper legal process, he has become an obstacle to the truth.
Question: What do you expect from today’s hearing?
- If the law were respected, Fatos Nano should be in the courtroom and heard. The court has every opportunity to create the conditions for him to speak. But, unfortunately, it seems that it is not Fatos Nano who does not speak, but the court that does not want him to speak.
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THE POLICE AID WAS DESTINED TO FAIL
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENCY OF THE SOCIALIST PARTY
THE POLICE AID
WAS DESTINED
TO FAIL
STATEMENT
BY THE PRESIDENCY OF THE
SOCIALIST PARTY
The latest developments in Kosovo’s political situation once again brought the reaction and participation of Albanian political forces to the center of attention. As stated in reports from Kosovar and foreign agencies, Berisha’s government tried to exploit the presence of Serbian police and a tense situation in order to turn this event into a propagandistic display.
It sought to demonstrate the authority of the Albanian state and gain political points by sending police aid in a situation where real and serious coordination was lacking. Instead of consulting political and institutional actors and taking measured steps, a hasty and sensational action was encouraged.
The Presidency of the Socialist Party considers that this move was destined to fail. It did not serve either the national cause or the safety of citizens, but only an internal political rhetoric. Moreover, its failure gave Albania’s opponents the opportunity to feed suspicions and malicious interpretations.
In these circumstances, the Socialist Party expresses its concern and calls for issues of high national sensitivity not to be used for narrow party purposes.
English translation:
The police aid was destined to fail
Statement of the Presidency of the Socialist Party
The latest developments in Kosovo’s political situation once again placed at the center of attention the reaction and participation of Albanian political forces.
Italian translation:
L’aiuto di polizia era destinato a fallire
Dichiarazione della Presidenza del Partito Socialista
Gli ultimi sviluppi della situazione politica in Kosovo hanno riportato al centro dell’attenzione la reazione e la partecipazione delle forze politiche albanesi.
CHRONICLE WITHOUT COMMENT
The Nano case. The Prosecutor General, the Constitutional Court, etc.
The Nano case. The Prosecutor General,
The Constitutional Court, etc.
20 February 1993 — Fatos Nano is arrested.
8 March 1993 — formation of the judicial panel in the Fatos Nano case.
10 February 1993 — the lawyer announces that the full documentation is being requested.
8 May 1993 — statement by the parliamentary group of the PS.
10 October 1993 — the file is transferred in full to the Court.
27 October 1993 — the Prosecutor’s Office orders the replacement of the judicial panel.
31 October 1993 — the hearing is interrupted for the Prosecutor General.
6 February 1994 — start of the court hearing.
11 February 1994 — postponed for requested reasons.
6 March 1994 — the next hearing.
9 March 1994 — Fatos Nano is sent to the high-security prison without a decision.
9 March 1994 — the trial against him begins.
11 February 1991 — the stability government is formed.
8 December 1991 — the student movement.
13 February 1991 — the toppling of the dictator’s bust.
20 February 1991 — the creation of the PS.
6 March 1991 — 9 shmas[?] Albanian forces emerge at the forefront.
Mori Gjylafku[?] and the parliamentary group of the PS
Chairman of the parliamentary group of the PS.
Today is Friday, 11 March
A reminder for the people of Tirana and those who will be in Tirana
Let it come throughout the day and its movements among people as a joyful one. Keep in mind the marked day of 11 March and be careful not to get mixed up in provocations. This time, no. Let us be more careful, respect calm, and maintain moderation. From 11 March 1991[?], turning one’s eyes toward Tirana, everyone will look for signs of political and civic maturity.
(To be continued on page 3)
Meetings of PS leaders with representatives of the Diplomatic Corps
Meetings of PS leaders
with representatives of the
Diplomatic Corps
Official conferences and meetings throughout the day. Official sources near the headquarters of Ms. Hoxha[?] said that, in addition to representatives of the countries of the European Union, yesterday representatives of the diplomatic corps of other countries were received at the Socialist Party headquarters. According to what is known, their interest is linked to the latest developments in the trial against Fatos Nano and to the positions the opposition will take. It is learned that the meetings were numerous and took place in a serious atmosphere.
Press Office of the Socialist Party
10.3.1994
Khom Mëgou in Tirana
Instead of ART, a vacuum cleaner?
If there are truly hands at work in it, now it is on the ANË front — the friend of the international day speaks through the operation. Albania is being transformed in a strange way even in culture. Instead of galleries, theaters and genuine institutions, strange experiments appear that confuse the public.
This is a short notice in ironic tones about a cultural activity and the way it is presented. The text is partly illegible in the image.
(To be continued on page 3)
The special item of the day:
An unconstitutional campaign in the organs of justice... / When does magazine “Z” end?
AN UNCONSTITUTIONAL CAMPAIGN IN THE ORGANS OF JUSTICE...
When does magazine “Z” end?
The government of the proceedings, 0.07.4[?]
The manner in which the court process has been conducted and the comments made about it show that unacceptable pressure is being exerted on the organs of justice. Instead of an institutional and measured stance, there is an organized propaganda campaign aimed at influencing decision-making.
This is a violation of constitutional principles and of the separation of powers. In the press, on broadcasts and in various statements, an artificial climate has been created to steer public opinion in only one direction.
This development raises the question: when does magazine “Z” end? In other words, when does this wave of directed commentary and this unacceptable interference in matters that should belong exclusively to justice stop?
Don J Cu[?] tajla
(To be continued on page 3)
DISSIDENT
