15/02/1997
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Zëri i Popullit

15 February 1997

Berisha’s regime, a regime of gangsters

The Government of Albania has been involved in drug and arms smuggling, has violated sanctions, and has engaged in laundering dirty money. The London newspaper “The independent” writes, 14 February 1997 The gangster regime we fun[?] I want to thank all British taxpayers for their aid to my country — Albania’s President Sali Berisha The Minister of Defence, Safet Zhulali, has Intelligence sources say that “Shqiponja”, a company openly run by the Democratic Party, was used for arms and drug smuggling, and that these illegal activities continue today in other forms.

Motion in the English Parliament

Conservatives accuse Berisha An independent investigation is sought into some gifts Berisha gave

Meetings in Brussels by PSSH Secretary Maqo Lakrori

This week, PSSH Secretary for Foreign Relations Maqo Lakrori held meetings at the European Parliament, the European Commission, the Party of European Socialists, the European Commission for Democracy and Solidarity, and the Belgian Socialist Party. Page 2

Everyone’s refrain: Down with the thieving government!

Vlora, Fieri, Durrës and Elbasan in mass anti-government protests Pages 6–7 Yesterday on one of the streets of Durrës

Where is Berisha seeking accountability?!

The PD pyramid in bankruptcy Oh, you thieving government, where did you put our money? Page 5

The Minister of Defence, Safet Zhulali, has used his office to facilitate the transport of weapons and fuel, and cigarette smuggling

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Everyone in opposition to the DP

Apart from the demagogic roundtable initiated by Ilirian Shehu Page 2

Peaceful protest rallies

Tepelenë Today at 11:00, a protest rally for the entire district will be held in Tepelenë’s central square Mirditë Today at 11:00, the district’s PS is organizing a peaceful protest rally at the Rrëshen stadium Sarandë Tomorrow at 11:00, at the indoor sports stadium, the opposition parties invite the people to a mass protest