We are convinced that the majority of Albanians is with us

Hunger strike by candidates for parliament from the PS, PSD, PAD and PUK We will not turn back from our path, because right is on our side. Pages 3–4

Do not become accomplices

The Socialist Party calls on everyone to boycott the runoff

Statement by Human Rights Watch Helsinki on violations in the Albanian elections

Numerous human rights violations have threatened the legitimacy of the elections

Pages 6–7

Preliminary statement by the International Republican Institute

Serious concerns about the voting process

Page 9

Do not become accomplices of Berisha’s clan

Two PBDNJ candidates withdraw from the runoff Page 8

The stolen Parliament

You cannot be a member of parliament with a vote stolen in the darkness of night — Page 5

Dictatorship returned once again to Skënderbej Square

The German press reacts to the voting in Albania: Page 11

Inside

The European Union calls for the full respect of international principles and standards Statement by the Presidency of the European Union on the elections in Albania. Electoral farce accompanied by violence Pierre Mauroy expresses the concern of the Socialist International Page 2 Statement by Human Rights Watch Helsinki

Announcement

The opposition parties invite Albanian voters to gather on Tuesday, June 4, 1996, at 12:00 in “Skënderbej” Square for a peaceful rally to denounce the conduct of elections that were not free, democratic, or fair, and to condemn the acts of violence committed during the demonstration of May 26.