The demand to expose and punish the criminals in uniform, greco, must not be separated from the demand to hold responsible those who, through their incompetence and inaction, created favorable ground

PRESBISM In this country, for everything there is a rush to find an immediate culprit. For serious events, for institutional failures, for political tensions, the fingers are immediately pointed at well-known names, as if that were enough to close every case. But the truth is more complicated. If we remain focused on individuals, we will not understand the mechanism that produces failures. It is not enough to say that so-and-so is the cause. The system, the way it is led, the chain of command, the silence, the inaction, the lack of control and the inability to prevent events must be examined. In this sense, neither Mirisaj nor Gazidede can serve as an alibi for others. Even if they have their responsibilities, those do not settle the matter. On the contrary, the issue begins precisely where it is sought to be closed with specific names. A full investigation and a broad approach are needed to bring to light not only the direct actors, but also the political and institutional climate that made such a situation possible. (Continued on page 7)

On April 10, 1994, deputies of the Socialist Party paid condolence visits to the families of the martyrs Arsen Gjini and Fatmir Shehu. They expressed their sorrow over the loss of their sons and their solidarity with the families in these difficult moments. The PS representatives stressed that the sacrifice of those who fell must not be forgotten and that the full clarification of the event is a moral and state duty. They called for the perpetrators and those responsible to be brought before justice. The family members expressed deep grief and asked that the truth come to light. The visit took place in a heavy atmosphere and with broad participation. (Continued on page 4)

Do not be surprised by the word i serqet. He does this for the government where he is minister The head of the so-called Ministry of Defense, Safet Zhulali, said two days ago that a Greek ship flying the Albanian flag was firing on Albanian ships near Saranda, coming under fire from Albanian forces, while an Albanian ship was striking the Greeks with a cannon and the ship had been damaged by its flames. That a ship flying the Albanian flag, engaged in a clash with a Greek ship and with the Greek naval forces, fires on Albanian ships is a statement as strange as it is completely incomprehensible. It is clear that this is a way of throwing dust in people’s eyes over what really happened at the border and of distracting attention from the real problems. For days public opinion has been demanding precise answers: what happened on the southern border, who is responsible, why was the deterioration of the situation allowed, and who should bear political and institutional responsibility. Instead, the public is fed murky versions, conflicting statements and insinuations that do not serve the truth. In this context, the incompetence of the responsible structures to manage the situation, inform the public and guarantee security becomes apparent. When fabrications are given instead of facts, when fog is spread instead of clarity, suspicion grows even stronger. That is why responsibility cannot remain only with the direct perpetrators of the event. It must also be sought among those who, through their incompetence, negligence and inaction, created the conditions for such events to occur. It is not the first time that senior officials make contradictory statements. But when it comes to the country’s borders, the lives of soldiers and the dignity of the state, irresponsible statements are more than mistakes: they are part of the problem. A full investigation, transparency and the assignment of responsibility are required. Without these, the crime of April 10 cannot be fully exposed, nor can all those who have their share in this story be punished.

“First and foremost, open to all foreign businesses, where profit will be the reward for investors...” PS Shkodër event Shkodra will regain the lost status of a major commercial and industrial producer city in the Balkans LUAN HADARAGA DECLARES: “As first open to all foreign businesses, where profit will be the reward for investors...” “Sa[?] party open to all foreign businesses, where profit will be the reward for investors...” (Continued on page 3)

On the evening of Christ of the Public Bandit Road - At around 8:00 p.m. last night, according to the first reports, two young men from Pogaçi of Has were killed by a Serbian border patrol. The incident took place near the border, under still unclear circumstances, and caused great outrage in the area. Residents of the region say that tension along the border has been constant and that the movements of Serbian patrols have become routine. The victims’ families are asking for explanations and a response from the Albanian authorities. (Continued on page 3)

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