- the invalid elections in Libofshë are a direct accusation against the «Meksi» government. PD: They should gather with the ballot box under any condition In the afternoon of the noisy country, yesterday’s development of these elections, beginning with the panic that had not even subsided before the count of the ballots had finished, as well as the later panic-stricken course of this process, speaks of a failure already in advance and, as such, places early political responsibility on the «Meksi» government. We are for an honest political struggle in which, always, the people decide freely, independently and calmly - Declaration of the parliamentary group of the PSD - The parliamentary group of the PSD, through its chairman Skënder Gjinushi, states that the Social Democrats are for a regular political struggle in which the free citizen can decide, without fear or terror, the fate of himself and his children. It makes clear that power at any cost ultimately turns into its own loss of legitimacy in the eyes of the people. In its statement it calls on the state and legislators to clear their path of orders and party politics. It is holding on to power with such violence that the Socialists are taking it hostage along with themselves. After the statement of the PDS, the PSD has set out its position on the events in Libofshë and elsewhere, describing them as condemnable and highly disturbing for the normal development of political and civic life. (Continued on page 2) TELEF: More than 5,000 workers in Ballsh risk losing their livelihood What happened on 29 May in Libofshë was foreseen. It was not even considered by political society anywhere. A voting process was taking place and nothing more. It went on like any other Sunday and farmers, villagers, traders, craftsmen or state employees were carrying out their duties as citizens. But quite suddenly, quiet democracy, still with its eyes turned to the right side of the country, fell into a frightening pit. One so deep that it still cannot recover from the shock. What happened that day was real for Albanians. The violence used to hold on to power was widespread. People who should have protected the life of the state and its citizens insulted without cause, out of hatred for age and political conviction, women, peasants, and anyone who dared to stand near their own vote. In fact, the citizens of Libofshë did nothing but fight to preserve order and constitutionality, so that they could vote in peace. Officers of the Public Order Police, of SHIK, soldiers and officers paid with citizens’ taxes, violated the calm of this electoral process with weapons in hand. Such a disgraceful act marks a black stain on Albanian politics. For politics to make progress in Albania, it must accept its responsibilities. Otherwise, democracy is nothing but a lie in the face of those who are supposed to build it. (Continued on page 2)

CRIME It goes without saying that 29 May in Libofshë was foreseen. Nor is this black page of humanity, deceived and humiliated in the name of the violation of civic dignity, the last. The beginning of such a process in present-day Albania, as everyone can see, has already taken shape, turning into an inexhaustible raw material for the hunger for power. Its arena of conflict is the Albanians and their history; the field of action for its scenography is the institutions of violence. Their one and always clear common aim. People simply must be defeated. It is enough not to obey their will, not to dictate to them the ideology of how they should direct their lives, not to submit in secret or publicly to violence, and then you are destined to suffer for tyrants. (Continued on page 2)

It is an old topic. The association «Iliria», based in Skopje, has long presented to the authorities in Skopje and to the people of Skopje the problem of Albanian schooling. In this case, the issue is the construction of an Albanian secondary school in Çair. The initiative began spontaneously. Residents of the neighborhood joined it, and over time a large number of citizens also joined the cause of the Albanian secondary school. It is understandable that they should seek education in their mother tongue, a request also set out in numerous international forums as well as in CSCE documents, where it is stated that the mother tongue is one of the fundamental human rights. Instead of examining the matter seriously, the government of M. [??] has taken the path of chauvinism. The Slavic-Macedonian press and the entire propaganda mechanism have launched a campaign of slander, calling the legitimate actions of Albanian citizens “irredentist” and inspired by an “Islamic center.” This propaganda, by trying to identify the school issue with religion, seeks to evade the problem and conceal its nationalist side. In this regard, our association expresses its deep concern about the situation of Albanians in Macedonia and calls for their rights to be respected. LILJANA MAMA

In Groshticë: CONVINCING VICTORY OF THE SOCIALIST PARTY In Groshticë: CONVINCING VICTORY OF THE SOCIALIST PARTY Documentary evidence signed also by members of the PD in the Commission proved that Edukur Sejdimi had lied publicly about the figure. (Continued on page 2) 1. Electoral subject LSPSH 1 mandate + votes No name No quantity 1. Democratic Party of Albania 1,232 -22 2. Socialist Party of Albania 1,282 -PD 3. Party of the Unity of the Right 23 - 4. National Front Party 330 1 April. 5. Right-wing Democratic Party 68 1 Continues on page 2 Document of the votes of the village of Groshticë [?] Number of votes for each party [?] Continues on page 2