To begin with, it is worth noting that Albanian socialism has once already sent us into a "European" framework, into the anti-national universalism of communist internationalism, and now they want to throw the north into the sea and turn all of Albania into the South. In both cases our national interests are harmed, as a rule, in order to satisfy the appetites of anti-Albanian circles. NANO-PASOK accuse the highlanders of being anti-national, statements that follow the absurd PS-Greek anti-Albanian decision-makers. This is made clear by the statements made by Mr. K. Gjinushi on 2 September in his newspaper. In order to cover up the anti-Albanian stance of the government controlled from Athens, and other statements such as "the Albanian government will send a stockpot and beef to the Albanians of Kosovo," as well as remarks about foxes in the fields and jackals in the mountains, it is clear that behind this stands a mind of that kind, hostile to Albanians. If today the opposition forces had not created a climate of awareness on the Kosovo issue with Mr. Berisha's arrival from the Americas and then with his meeting in Tirana with Rugova, then for a long time Albanians would have been convinced that this government is ready to play dangerous games with the Kosovo problem. The initiatives by the PS, which are dangerous, and its positions on the Himara and Kosovo issue, are praised; the Albanian government has drafted a resolution to be presented before the United Nations General Assembly. This concerns the Kosovo issue, which is treated from the perspective of human rights. What is the truth? Since 1981 and onward, several Kosovo boys have been killed in Albania. Two of them were still not buried, as TVSH testified. Around 2,000 Kosovo political emigrants come to Albania. Also, on 7 August 1994, by a decision of the Council of Ministers, the Albanian government settled 400 Kosovo families throughout the territory of Albania, dispersing them. Meanwhile, the government opened only one office, that of the Albanian Helsinki Committee in Kukës, where UNHCR was also located. Likewise, another such office has continued to function in Tirana, which is equipped with sufficient staff. Nevertheless, this staff shows no effectiveness, no responsibility, except for feeding the well-known clans. As a result of the denunciatory reports, this miserable picture emerges. Not a single deputy minister, not a single senior official of the Ministry of Labour and Migration appears in the press or on television, nor at press conferences. For weeks and months they have given no account whatsoever of this issue. This is because the government has been caught red-handed, engulfed in scandals, using refugee funds for other interests. It is enough to mention that in recent months trucks, tanker trucks and state depots were used for clientelist purposes and for the export of oil and fuel. Equally scandalous are the statements made about Himara. The government's "defense" of the minority is being carried out at the expense of national interests. Instead of demanding full reciprocity for Albanians in Greece, formulas are invented that leave room for Athens to interfere. These are actions that do not serve Albania. They provide ammunition to Greek propaganda and to circles seeking to weaken the Albanian state. There is no need for pompous declarations. Albanians can see where the problem lies: not in the open words of the PS, but in bags of dollars, drachmas, dinars and tanker trucks of fuel. There you find the threads of the deals and of the real anti-national undercurrent. (Continued on page 5)

BASHKIM ZENELI, member of the leadership of the Socialist Party BASHKIM ZENELI member of the leadership of the Socialist Party For 400 years the Greeks have wanted to Islamize and Hellenize Albania. History teaches us that when the noise and the words grow louder, deals are being hidden somewhere else. Today, despite all the speculation about Himara and Kosovo, the goal remains the same: the weakening of the Albanian state and the encouragement of division among Albanians. For this reason, one cannot remain silent in the face of the language used against the north and the highlanders. To say that the north should be thrown into the sea or that the highlanders are an obstacle to the country's integration is more than a provocation; it is a divisive platform. Instead of political debate, labeling and the stirring up of regional hatred are used. In this game there is no shortage of outside influences either. Every internal tension in Albania serves circles that have historically wanted a weak Albania. Therefore, responsible politics must mean national unity, not division. Whoever plays with these sensitivities bears responsibility before history. (Continued on page 5)

"Reflections" As a revolt, confronted and brought to the attention of a well-known figure in the field of journalism, this analysis raises concern about the moral and social condition of the time. It notes that political debates are overshadowing society's real wounds and that there is a lack of sincere will to heal them. Instead of solidarity, cynicism, denial, and the use of people's pain for short-term purposes are increasing. This makes the transition more difficult and pushes citizens further away from trust in institutions. (Continued on page 5)

Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey, 2 September 1994 The Turkish Foreign Ministry expresses concern over developments affecting stability in the region and underscores the importance of respect for rights and international law. The statement calls for restraint, dialogue, and the avoidance of any action that could worsen the situation. Ankara reiterates that peace and regional cooperation are in the interest of all peoples and that problems must be resolved by political and diplomatic means. (Continued on page 5)

Greek Renaissance? Greek Renaissance- "To poets," yesterday asked the commission for the protection of minority rights. (Continued on page 5)

French meeting? n? circulation French meeting? in circulation? [?] against him? d? ten? [?] * * * 5,200 bags of ? are confiscated [?] * * * Accident? in Shkodër, 7 injured [?] * * * Bad weather hinders navigation [?] * * * Power shortage in some areas [?] * * * Miners' protests continue [?] * * * One dead on the Elbasan-Librazhd road [?] * * * Meeting of trade unions with the government [?] * * * Checks against smuggling at the border [?] * * * Prices of some goods rise [?]