Socialist representatives denounce attempts at manipulation Press conference of socialist representatives at the Central Election Commission Opponents cannot be denied the right to sign in the polling commissions Page 2

I guarantee you that, on this path, on 27 May 1996, the state will be at your service and that Albania will win, that the end of political unemployment and the end of political injustice and the exploitation of free initiative in democracy is coming I guarantee you that, on this path, on 27 May 1996, the state will be at your service and that Albania will win, that the end of political unemployment and parliamentary political injustice is coming, and that the rule of deals for money, for the swindler and for every free, exploitative individual in democracy is coming. Slogan of the tenth choose?! On 26 May, the day when you will begin to influence your... Through the free vote—to move forward and for the administration to vote [?] supports your vote so that it becomes a merit of civic moral freedom, with free fundamental civic rights as in the current regime against the banana republic, with a nation governed and without a state and a united leadership, will be a continuation to restore you to power and to cleanse the democratic institutions from the roots. On 26 May you will have in your hands your fate and your future, to free this democracy, itself abolished by modern socialists and every free, moderate exploiter who is trying to keep Albanian democracy suffocated. All citizens suffocated by the power of the country and the future of Albania, as well as hundreds and hundreds of activists of depoliticization. Wheel Albania Fatos Nano

Special report from the events of recent days Page 4-5 In the wake of a failed police operation, or “operation the castle” Page 6 Respect for the standards of democracy is mandatory for everyone Page 8

Looking ahead to 20.05.1996 at 10:00, in the film house “Shqipëria e re” the competition for the film “A person will be reported for...” [?] Under the direction of the reporter for: 1. His electoral script up to 20.05.1996 and the winners will be replaced by the script (apparently) 2. That all things be put in place (apparently) 3. The measures that have been taken to complete the study The Presidency of the PS

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The Euro-socialist committee is organizing on Sunday, 19 May at 11:00, in the “Asim Vokshi” palace (near 21 Dhjetori), a large rally for the presentation of the candidate in the local elections, Mr. Fransois de Closets(?), a delegation of European social democrats with the participation of broad groups and sympathizers. Entry by invitation