1958:, rebels attacked the police building and took control of the streets in Fier. Berat fell into the hands of gangs and became a major center of rebellion, alongside Vlora. Poliçan, Këlcyra, and Skrapar were also seized. In Kuçovë, rebels took control of 19 MiG aircraft. The "Vlora Rescue Committee" welcomed the agreement reached on 9 March. The American Foundation for Eastern Europe sent a letter to the Albanian Embassy in the U.S., stating, "It is great naivety to not understand that the Committee of Vlora and its leaders are inspired by a communist mafia-type organization like the KGB." The letter concluded: "Mr. Berisha must decide, by any means necessary, to restore the rule of law, including the use of military force if needed." On the evening of 10 March, the U.S. Embassy also welcomed the agreement. Unopposed on the battlefield, the rebels in the south continued their wave of destruction. They attacked a local police station in Gramsh, took control of the streets in
1889:, and claiming they were ordered to attack civilians. Gazidede's plan to isolate the insurgency in Vlora failed as it spread across the south. After fierce fighting in Delvina, the rebels forced the army to pull back. In Saranda, rebels set up roadblocks. More depots exploded in the south. Rebels placed snipers in mansions, locked the Mifoli Bridge, and raised barricades to prevent military and SHIK entry. In Shkodra, the army capitulated, and the hunger strike ended. In Saranda, organized gangs raided an Albanian Navy base, capturing thousands of weapons. The
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Party (DAP) denied any responsibility or obligation toward the statement they had previously described as a "political success." Greek TV channel "Sky" News reported, "A few minutes after the meeting, the leaders of armed groups in
Saranda emerged, announcing their decision to attack Gjirokastër that night. They will not leave and are anxiously awaiting the popular trial of three prisoners captured in Saranda's main square, who allegedly attacked SHIK employees and northern ethnic groups, increasing the victim count in Vlora."
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Gjirokastra was raided. Masked raiders captured a warship, and rebels attacked Saranda, burning police and government buildings. Criminals engineered a prison break, releasing hundreds of prisoners, seizing 400 weapons, and setting fire to the town library. In Kuçovë, a bread shortage was announced. The army regained control of Fier and began disarming the population.
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2198:, a crowd of approximately 4,000 gathered to protest. The protest, initiated by the Committee of Public Salvation, included demands for Berisha's resignation, reform of the electoral process, emergency parliamentary elections scheduled for 2001, and reimbursement of 100% of all financial losses. Leaders of the Committee joined the rally.
831:, was appointed prime minister. However, the transfer of power did not halt the unrest, and protests spread to northern Albania. Although the government quelled revolts in the north, its ability to maintain order began to collapse, especially in the southern half of the country, which fell under the control of rebels and criminal gangs.
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voluntarily armed themselves to defend the city from a potential attack by armed gangs. Italian news agency ANSA commented: "The whole scenario is emerging as a politico-military strategy rather than a manifestation of spontaneous popular action. Special machines have been used for days to gather people in Flag Square."
1893:, led by Albert Shyti, began to act as a parallel government, conducting a "de facto" coup. Shyti's main collaborator was Myrteza Ăaushi, known as Zani, "the strongman of Vlora." Following the example set in Vlora, Shyti established "Salvation Committees" throughout Albania. Demonstrators succeeded in overpowering the
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Albanian ship operated by a Vlora gang was mistakenly rammed and sunk by an Italian naval vessel in the Otranto Channel. Eighty-two refugees died. A "National Assembly of Committees of the South" was held, with opposition political figures participating. They demanded the President's
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Albanian territory under the pretext of protecting minorities. Berisha requested Turkish military aid. The Turkish government stated that if Greek troops entered Albania, Turkey would immediately invade Greece and capture Athens. Turkey demanded that the mistakes made
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Berisha and Prime Minister Fino requested international military assistance as Tirana faced imminent invasion by the rebels. A curfew was declared, and several hundred volunteers, mainly from the North, protected the capital. Berisha described it as the most dangerous night of his
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was blocked and mined, becoming a symbol of the rebellion as it separated the two parts of
Albania. As students ended their hunger strike, gunmen in Saranda used navy craft to plunder weapons caches. Gangs patrolled the sea using Albanian Navy ships. Outside Saranda, one SHIK member was burned alive,
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Socialist Party in downtown Tirana escalated into a violent clash between police and opposition supporters. Some Socialist leaders were injured by the police. The opposition destroyed the National History Museum, the Palace of Culture, the Et'hem Bey Mosque, and the
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The pyramid schemes began operations in 1991. Their activity was based on making payments to old investors using money contributed by new investors. The first scheme was that of Hajdin Sejdisë, who later fled to
Switzerland with several million dollars. It was followed by "Sudja," run by shoe factory
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Albania. The UN feared that the unrest could spread beyond Albania's borders and send refugees throughout Europe. Consequently, the US and NATO provided assistance by managing refugee camps, airlifting displaced populations across Europe, and securing the
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Following the February/March 1997 looting of Albanian Army barracks and depots, weapons became even more readily available. The current price for a Kalashnikov is barely US$ 300, and the most conservative estimates of Albanians' stocks now start at 25,000 hidden AK assault rifles. Also available are
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6 March: President Berisha held a meeting with representatives of political parties to sign a statement condemning the massive plunder and destruction of military warehouses and calling for the surrender of weapons. Six hours later, the leaders of the Socialist Party (SP) and the Democratic Alliance
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into the air as a sign of victory. Parliament appointed the chief of the Gazideden Union to restore order. Gazidede immediately ordered the indefinite closure of schools throughout the country and imposed restrictions on the press and consumer goods. In Kavaja, a bastion of the PD, over 5,000 people
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Later, the thieves were seen by several witnesses meeting on the outskirts of Shkodër, where they divided the money among themselves. After the robbery, police and investigators began their inquiries in Shkodër. In the spring of 1998, more than a year later, the investigators closed the file, and it
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5 March: Warehouses in Memaliaj and other locations were blown up. Rebels burned police buildings in these cities. Greek TV channel "Mega" reported, "Today, armed groups in southern Albania raised the banner of Northern Epirus for the first time. They demand the separation of the southern part from
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to prevent it from spreading further. Destruction and killings continued throughout southern Albania. The seven million dollar Vocational Training Centre in Vlora was destroyed, costing the Albanian government heavily. A group of approximately 100 "Adipetrol" members was held responsible, and their
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28 February: Forty-six students at the University of Gjirokastër joined a hunger strike, with demands similar to those of students in Vlora. Armed crowds attacked and burned a SHIK branch, resulting in the deaths of three agents who were burned alive and three others who were attacked and killed by
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collapse, including "Kamberi," "Cenaj," "Silva," "Malvasia," "Kambo," "Grunjasi," "Dypero," "Bashkimi," "Beno," "Pogoni," "B&G," "Kobuzi," "Arkond," "Adelin," "A. Delon," "Agi," "M. Leka Company," "Global Limited Co.," "Ăashku," and "Sudja." The city of Vlora, a major hub for these schemes, was
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By January 1997, Albanian citizens, who had lost a total of $ 1.2 billion, took their protest to the streets. Beginning in February, thousands of people launched daily protests demanding reimbursement from the government, which they believed had profited from the schemes. On 1 March, Prime Minister
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army had crossed the border. The revolt spread northward; the army capitulated in many areas, and a large weapons depot was captured in Shkodra. Prominent organized-crime figures escaped from prison, formed gangs, and effectively took control of numerous regions. Gangs looted banks, took hostages,
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11 February: Artur Rustemi, the first victim of the rebellion, was buried in Vlora. His funeral turned into an anti-government demonstration that resulted in the burning of the ADP headquarters in Vlora. Alarm spread over the lack of bread in the city. The "Forum for Democracy" called for dialogue
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Between 8 and 16 January 1997, the schemes finally collapsed. On 22 January, the government froze the assets of the Xhaferri and Populli firms. "Gjallica," another firm, was on the verge of bankruptcy, while "Vefa," which had invested in Albanian hotels, the fuel industry, and factories, continued
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20 February: A hunger strike began at the University Ismail Kamal in Vlora, with approximately 50 students demanding the resignation of the government. The Forum for Democracy organized a violent demonstration in Tirana, resulting in five policemen being seriously injured. A group of students met
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When southern Albanian bases were looted, it was estimated that, on average, every male aged ten and older had at least one firearm and ample ammunition. During the rebellion, 656,000 weapons of various types, 1.5 billion rounds of ammunition, 3.5 million hand grenades, and one million land mines
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wrote, "Surely, this is the work of Hajdin Sejdia. He left with several million dollars in 1991 but returned unexpectedly in 1996 and began distributing money to creditors. The truth is that he received $ 3 million from 'Xhaferri' and 'People,' which led to increased confidence among citizens in
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22 January: The trial began against the so-called "charitable donations" (which were actually pyramid schemes) "People's Democracy-Xhaferri" and "People," both run by individuals with close ties to the Communist State Security (Rrapush Xhaferri and Bashkim Driza). KĂ«rxhaliu, the administrator of
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11 March: The "Committee of the South" was established, rejecting Berisha and calling for the return of lost funds. The Committee proposed forming a new state separate from Tirana. Army depots in Kukës were looted, and armed looters damaged state institutions. The citizens of Kukës temporarily
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8 March: President Berisha organized a meeting with all parties concerned about the creation of the new government. The leaders of the Gjirokastër division had surrendered and taken control of the rebellion in that city. Gangs kidnapped several auxiliary military forces from Tirana and blocked
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was captured by rebels, with fighters from Vlora arriving by boat and burning every government building in the city, including the library. In Vlora, a local detention facility was broken into, and more than 400 guns were seized. Gunmen also burned down the Vocational Training Centre in Vlora.
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Each night brought attacks involving explosives and gunfire, leaving dozens dead. In Berat, Altin Dardha's rule was particularly harsh. In Lushnjë, Aldo Bare's gang held control, with one of their worst crimes being the beheading of an opponent. The cities ruled by gangs included Vlorë, Berat,
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25 January: Demonstrators from surrounding villages attacked and destroyed state institutions in Lushnja. Tritan Shehu was held hostage for several hours at the City Stadium. The city of Lushnja was set on fire by the crowd, led by local Socialist Party leaders. Additional clashes occurred in
947:(PS) accused the government of election fraud and rejected the results. They proceeded to leave the ballot-counting process and boycott the parliament. Five months later, local elections were held on 20 October. The Democratic Party won again, but the Socialists rejected this result as well.
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14 March: Franz Vranitski was appointed to address the Albanian crisis. The U.S. Ambassador appeared on VAT, stating that the diplomatic mission would not leave and that the American people supported the Albanian people. In Tirana, the population began to disarm. A tobacco plantation and a
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Taking advantage of the chaotic situation, criminal groups armed themselves and took control of entire cities. Most leaders had been imprisoned in Greece but suddenly escaped and returned to Albania. The most notable case is that of Zani Caushi, who escaped from the high-security prison in
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The next day was a decisive moment in Albanian history. After strengthening their perimeter around the university building, the rebel forces, without warning, attacked the SHIK building. In the ensuing fighting between the rebels and government forces, nine peopleâsix officers and three
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4 March: The Committee of Public Salvation was formed in Vlora, headed by Albert Shyti. This committee began to act as a parallel government. Snipers occupied every building in Vlora, and barricades were erected on every street to prevent attacks by SHIK. The Mifoli Bridge over the
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In March 1997, several nations launched evacuation missions to remove their nationals, embassy personnel, and numerous other civilians by air and sea. Italy conducted a series of rescue flights and evacuations by sea without assigning an overarching operation name to these actions.
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As part of a peacekeeping mission based on UN Security Council Resolution 1101, a multinational protection force of more than 7,000 troops was sent to Albania in mid-April. By mid-August 1997, it had largely restored public order and secured new elections under OSCE supervision.
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outside Tirana, contained 340 kg of gold ingots, banknotes, and other items. The perpetrators, who were later tried and received prison sentences, were: Arian Bishqemi (7 years), Blerim Haka (3 years), Pellumb Dalti (6 years), Enver Hyka (8 years), and Ahmet Hyka (4 years).
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and the government for allowing the schemes to continue despite IMF advice. As allegations grew that Berisha and others in the government had personally profited from the schemes, many became convinced that the Democratic Party had to be removed by force, particularly in Vlorë.
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26 February: As part of a presidential tour of areas affected by the crisis, Berisha met with citizens in Gjirokastër and promised to make all efforts to resolve the situation. Thousands surrounded the University Ismail Kamal to protect against a rumored "attack" by state
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1 March: The city of Vlora had no functioning government and was controlled by gangs and traffickers. A mass exodus began. In Lushnje, police were brutally beaten. News of the massacre of SHIK officers shocked the government. Rebels took control of the Albanian Navy's
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to supervise commercial banks. The IMF revised its advice two years later, after the consequences of the schemes had become apparent. Despite the IMF's recommendation to shut down these schemes, the government continued to allow them, often participating in them.
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17 March: A presidential decree released Fatos Nano, the opposition leader who had been jailed since 1993 on corruption charges. The President left the country in a U.S. military helicopter. Fatos Nano held a press conference, expressing his support for the new
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and saw themselves as protectors of democracy against authoritarian, one-man rule. The Albanian government, however, perceived them as reminiscent of Communist-era local party organizations and, therefore, as a potential threat of a return to Communist rule.
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did not participate in the protest. The Students' Union there declared that while "the students share the pain of the citizens of Vlorë in losing money in pyramid schemes, they believe that freedom and democracy, homeland, and nation have a higher price."
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10 February: Violence continued in the south. Armed groups burned the Democratic Party of Albania (DPA) headquarters, and both the President and government resigned. A group of about 50 Special Forces troops was viciously attacked by a mob of thousands.
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to listen to the Committee of Rescue, and ended at 1:00 p.m. After that hour, the streets were deserted, with only gang members remaining active. The gangs announced through speakers and flyers that others should stay indoors due to impending fighting.
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6 February: Thousands joined violent protests in Vlora. Kukës formed a "Committee" with the firm's creditors, seeking a legal solution to the issue and aiming to become shareholders of the firm. Similar committees were established in Gjirokastër and
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No progress was made in structural reforms. In early 1997, Albania plunged into deep economic crisis. Rioting triggered by the collapse of the pyramid schemes intensified to near civil war, with the government losing control over large parts of the
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4 February: Partial returns of deposits began as per a government decision. The opposition criticized the Democrats for delaying the start of the process. The "Forum for Democracy" proposed the creation of a technical government to resolve the
2002:, stating, "The clock has turned back to Albania's civil war between nationalists and communists in the years 1943â44." He criticized foreign media and the political elite while calling for calm to overcome the crisis. The French news agency
1159:) refers to the opening of the army's weapons depots in the northern areas of the country on the orders of President Berisha. He justified this decision by citing the need to protect the population from the violence spreading from the south.
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worker Maksude Kadëna in 1993, and then by the "Populli" foundations, run by an opposition politician, and "Xhaferri." By the end of 1996, the schemes had peaked, with very tempting interest rates; for example, Sudja offered 100% interest.
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16 March: A massive rally in Tirana called for peace and cooperation. A day of national mourning was declared in honor of the victims of the rebellion. In Fier, radioactive material was looted. President Berisha decreed an amnesty for 51
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marched on city hall in protest against the government's support of the schemes, and the protest quickly descended into violence. Police forces were subsequently routed, and both the city hall and the adjoining cinema were burned down.
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from the Albanian Helsinki Committee (known for anti-Berisha positions), and Kurt Kola, president of the Association of the Politically Persecuted (also associated with "the people"). The Forum soon began organizing anti-government
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3 March: President Berisha was re-elected with votes from DP members of parliament alone, which led to massive riots in southern and central Albania. Warehouses exploded, and remaining military bands formed committees. The city of
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16 January: Maksude Kadëna, owner of "Sudja," was arrested. The Socialist newspaper "Voice of the People" wrote, "From Tirana to Vlora, the country is in revolt," referring to the protests by about 6,000 people in Vlora's Flag
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31 March: National mourning was declared in honor of the Otranto victims. Ismail Kadare stated in the Italian media that he was "shocked by this tragedy" and that the authority of the government and the President needed to be
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began to arrive and withdrew on 12 August. Approximately 7,000 soldiers from the multinational, Italian-led UN mission were deployed to Albania to restore order and the rule of law. The first forces were stationed in
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also came to show their support. They were then brought by FRESSH (the Youth Wing of the Socialist Party) activists from Vlorë to the capital, Tirana. In contrast, the students of the University of Luigj Gurakuqi in
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5 February: The bankrupt firm "Gjallica" was taken over by the former State Security. The cities most affected by the firm's bankruptcy were Vlora ($ 145 million USD) and Kukës ($ 16 million USD). Protests began in
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9 February: An armed crowd attacks the police station in Vlora, resulting in one death and one injury. The "Forum for Democracy" declares that the only solution to the crisis is continued protests against the
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these schemes. As a result of Sejdia's arrival, there was an increase of tens of millions of dollars in deposits to these schemes within 2â3 months. This prevented the premature failure of these schemes."
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18 March: A Committee for the Rescue of North and Middle Albania threatened the new government if it recognized the committees of the South. As a result, the government did not recognize any committees.
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the rest of the country, ranging from Tepelena, thus proclaiming the autonomy of southern Albania. Albania's longstanding issue has been North-South autonomy, which is divided along the Shkumbin River."
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1951:. The new government called on former army members to help restore peace and order. President Berisha appeared on VAT in a statement to the nation, urging "reconciliation, faith, unity, and calm."
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life. Fatos Nano and Ramiz Alia were among the last to emerge from prison. Revolts continued in the South, with rebels burning a police building in Lezha. Ismail Kadare addressed Albanians via
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on campus, demanding the government's resignation and the full return of invested money. On 22 February, the opposition Forum for Democracy declared its support for the strike. Students from
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27 March: The Democratic Party claimed that relations between the Greek and Albanian peoples had always been excellent, and that Greek extremist groups did not represent all Greek people.
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18 February: President Berisha met with citizens of Lushnja, promising to do everything to resolve the crisis. The National Front demanded the resignation of the government.
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on 29 April after a group of villagers broke into the facility. The blast resulted in the deaths of 22 of the 200 village residents, most of whom were from the same family.
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demanded the disarmament of "illegal" Salvation Committees. Four children were injured by a bomb in Gjirokastra. In Shpërthehen, 35 meters of train tracks were demolished.
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29 June: Parliamentary elections were held. The Socialist Party allies won, while the Democrats suffered their biggest loss in history. Many members of the "
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urged the creditors of "Gjallica" to visit the firm on 6 February to retrieve their money. The goal was to incite violent demonstrations at "Gjallica."
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broadcast footage of the police siege. The rebellion spread throughout southern Albania, and a state of emergency was proposed for the region.
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claimed that 65.7% had voted in favor. Meanwhile, the parliamentary elections resulted in an overwhelming victory for the opposition
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resignation and rejected the "Government of National Reconciliation." The leaders of these committees were former exponents of the
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and took some Albanian Special Forces troops hostage. The leaders of the revolt in Gjirokastër were members of the PAD, including
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12â15 February: Multiple kidnappings occurred. Schools were closed, and shops were allowed to sell goods only until 9 o'clock.
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and a gang, bringing the total death toll to over 110. The United Nations adopted Resolution No. 1101 for humanitarian aid.
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regime. In the village of Levan, the largest massacre of the conflict occurred, with 24 people killed in clashes between
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to evacuate civilians and embassy staff from the port of Durrës, despite the presence of thousands of gunmen in the area.
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won by a large margin, securing 122 out of 140 seats in Parliament. The voter turnout was 89.1%. However, the opposition
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another was taken hostage, and two others escaped. Fifty soldiers joined the rebels, and two Albanian Air Force pilots
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factory were attacked. The chief of SHIK resigned. Rebels occupied the port of Durrës. The German evacuation mission,
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was handed over to the police for further investigation. The perpetrators of this crime remain unknown to this day.
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and robbed businesses. The chaos resulted in the complete paralysis of the country, except for the capital, Tirana.
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as the new president. Massive gunfire in Tirana marked Berisha's resignation, and major fighting came to an end.
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demanded the removal of Berisha and proposed the creation of a Federation of the South. Rinas Airport reopened.
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several tanks and a helicopter. At midnight, they attacked and sabotaged a milk processing factory in Libohovë.
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Municipality of South Tiranë. An angry mob also burned the city hall. In Patos, terrorist groups set fire to
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civiliansâwere killed. This incident marked the beginning of a year of violence in southern Albania.
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anti-tank weapons, rifle and hand grenades and even small-calibre mortars and anti-aircraft guns.
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arrived in Tirana with the royal court. Dozens of mentally ill patients escaped from Elbasan.
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in February 1997 and, with a group of associates, established the gang of Ăole in VlorĂ«.
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severely impacted. The government froze the assets of "Vefa Holding" and "Gjallica."
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were killed in grenade attacks, and three others were captured and taken hostage.
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as President of the Albanian Republic. All UN forces left Albania by 11 August.
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and that the only legitimate institutions are the government and the president.
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reported, "The riots in Albania were a military coup." The United States began
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24 April: The police station in Elbasan was attacked. Leka Zog visited Vlora.
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in March 1997. A group of six people attacked the fortified building with an
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with President Berisha in Vlora and agreed to resolve the crisis peacefully.
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organized a demonstration accusing the electoral commission of rigging the
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Meanwhile, SHIK attempted to contain the rebellion to Vlora, Saranda, and
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document claimed that more than 2,000 people were killed in March alone.
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Decoding Albanian Organized Crime: Culture, Politics, and Globalization
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Albania's democratic elections, 1991-1997: analyses, documents and data
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24 February: Angry crowds attacked state institutions in the south.
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became president. In the mid-1990s, Albania was transitioning to a
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borders. On 15 April, a multinational peacekeeping force launched
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visited Vlora with Albanian Zani Ăaushi serving as his bodyguard.
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for involvement in violent demonstrations and illegal activities.
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the crowd. Additionally, three members of the crowd were killed.
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and the police station. Four policemen were seriously injured.
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was attacked by villagers from the surrounding area, and the
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combat aircraft. The rebellion began to spread to the north.
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By January 1997, the schemes, many of which were fronts for
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Albania in Crisis: The Predictable Fall of the Shining Star
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Finance & Development: A Quarterly Magazine of the IMF
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29 January: Police arrested 140 people in Berat and 20 in
2431:"ALBANIA: parliamentary elections Kuvendi Popullor, 1997"
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Banka Botërore, Shqipëria nën hijen e skemave piramidale
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Modern Albania: From Dictatorship to Democracy in Europe
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Modern Albania: From Dictatorship to Democracy in Europe
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to evacuate civilians and embassy personnel from Tirana.
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14 February: Anti-government protests developed in Fier.
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abandoned the town following an announcement that the
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Civil wars involving the states and peoples of Europe
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crime bosses and former members of the Communist-era
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Albania's Economy in Transition and Turmoil, 1990-97
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Anthony Clunies Ross; Petar Sudar (1 January 1998).
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2745:Florian Bieber; Zidas Daskalovski (2 August 2004).
1842:and sent more troops to the areas around Vlora and
2873:. On War article. 27 November 2003. Archived from
2168:19 April: A rocket exploded at a weapons depot in
1771:7 February: Protesters block the road in Memaliaj.
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2468:"The Rise and Fall of Albania's Pyramid Schemes"
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2060:25 March: Three policemen were killed in Vlora.
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4203:False Apocalypse: From Stalinism to Capitalism
4192:Modern Albania: From Dictatorship to Democracy
2128:5 April: Armed gangs took control of Pogradec.
1717:27 January: An angry crowd burned the hall of
866:, with many making their way into the ensuing
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3746:"Albanian Telegraphic Agency (ATA), 97-10-18"
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63:(6 months, 3 weeks and 5 days)
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4588:Insurgency in the PreĆĄevo Valley (1999â2001)
3289:The Albanian question: reshaping the Balkans
3022:"Explosion of army depot in Burrel kills 22"
1131:declared his support for the hunger strike.
3866:"I penduari: Ju tregoj masakren e Cerrikut"
3235:
3233:
3231:
2813:. Martinus Nijhoff Publishers. p. 69.
2810:Statehood and the Law of Self-Determination
2605:"Kosovo: Background to crisis (March 1999)"
1035:(IMF), did not include a provision for the
995:. Unsourced material may be challenged and
890:won the nation's first free elections, and
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4356:The Pyramid Scheme that Collapsed a Nation
4132:Andrea De Guttry; Fabrizio Pagani (1999).
2925:(in Albanian). Top-Channel.tv. 28 May 2019
1974:were taken over by criminal gangs, and in
1602:, based in Berat, was led by Altin Dardha.
827:achieved a major victory when its leader,
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3291:. Vickers, Miranda. London: I.B. Tauris.
3070:"Rihetime per vjedhjen e arit te Krrabes"
3044:"Vjedhja e thesarit ne tunelet e Krrabes"
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1978:, the rebels commandeered 19 Soviet-made
1608:, based in Lushnje, was led by Aldo Bare.
1015:Learn how and when to remove this message
850:authorized a force of 7,000 troops under
113:Armed civilians who lost their properties
4561:Croatian War of Independence (1991â1995)
3908:
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2776:Kodderitzsch, Severin (1 January 1999).
1090:Hunger strike at the University of Vlorë
6504:Attacks on police stations in the 1990s
5008:Albanian resistance during World War II
4603:Macedonian inter-ethnic violence (2012)
3920:
3392:* Agjencia Telegrafike Shqiptare :
3344:* Agjencia Telegrafike Shqiptare :
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2782:. World Bank Publications. p. 7.
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2045:Assembly of Public Salvation Committee
1897:police largely due to the support and
1891:Committee of Public Salvation in Vlore
1887:defected, flying their planes to Italy
1209:Robbery of the Northern State Treasury
904:People's Socialist Republic of Albania
4412:Nagorno-Karabakh conflict (1988â2024)
4062:â, Afrim Krasniqi, 1998, Eurorilindja
3732:Agjencia Telegrafike Shqiptare :
3720:Agjencia Telegrafike Shqiptare :
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536:Government of National Reconciliation
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6494:Organized crime conflicts in Albania
4556:Slovenian War of Independence (1991)
4471:Russian constitutional crisis (1993)
4439:Transnistria conflict (1990âpresent)
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3160:Elections in Europe: A data handbook
2634:Robert Bideleux (11 November 1998).
1500:1997 Albanian parliamentary election
1147:Looting and opening of weapon depots
993:adding citations to reliable sources
935:1996 Albanian parliamentary election
812:resigned, and on 2 March, President
784:, men broke rocks to hurl at police.
717:1997 Albanian parliamentary election
6479:Riots and civil disorder in Albania
4516:Russian annexation of Crimea (2014)
4341:AP Video Archive on 1997 in Albania
4177:. Finance & Development, 37(1).
3943:Warlords in International Relations
3243:Warlocks in International Relations
1706:Elbasan, Memaliaj, Laç, and Kuçovë.
639:Stealing of Northern State Treasury
6484:Political controversies in Albania
4511:Russo-Ukrainian War (2014âpresent)
3890:. Lajme.shqiperia.com. 2 June 2010
3836:. Lajme.shqiperia.com. 12 May 2010
2466:Jarvis, Christopher (March 2000).
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4948:Principality of Albania (1914â25)
4933:Provisional Government of Albania
4028:Daniel Vaughan-Whitehead (1999).
3868:. Tiranachat.net. 28 January 2009
3072:. Info Arkiva. 25 September 2008.
2393:won. The Socialist Party elected
2144:13 April: Italian Prime Minister
1938:Agricultural University of Tirana
1496:1997 Albanian monarchy referendum
722:1997 Albanian monarchy referendum
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3104:. eleftherotypia. Archived from
3024:. Agjencia Telegrafike Shqiptare
3002:. Agjencia Telegrafike Shqiptare
2703:Adcock, Gene (31 October 2012).
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4249:Unë e pashë kush e dogji Vlorën
4067:Unë e pashë kush e dogji Vlorën
2748:Understanding the War in Kosovo
1170:At the village of Selitë, near
848:United Nations Security Council
6509:Attacks in Europe in the 1990s
6331:Orders, decorations and medals
4938:Albania during the Balkan Wars
4593:Insurgency in Macedonia (2001)
4486:Second Chechen War (1999â2009)
4451:Georgian Civil War (1991â1993)
3990:University of California Press
3814:. Sot.com.al. 12 November 2008
2807:D. Rai*c (25 September 2002).
2721:trapped by Albania's civil war
1059:One day later, on 25 January,
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4978:Albanian Republic (1925â1928)
4852:Massacre of the Albanian Beys
4619:List of Post-Soviet conflicts
4571:CroatâBosniak War (1992â1994)
4538:Wagner Group rebellion (2023)
4476:First Chechen War (1994â1996)
4434:Gagauzia conflict (1989â1995)
4069:â, GĂ«zim Zilja, 2000, Pelioni
3240:Paul B. Rich (27 July 2016).
3136:Scuola superiore S. Anna Pisa
3127:Ettore Greco (7 March 1998).
2214:4 May: Dozens were killed in
1626:Committee of Public Salvation
1218:Grabitja e Thesarit të Veriut
4983:Albanian Kingdom (1928â1939)
4958:Autonomous Province of Korçë
4506:Revolution of Dignity (2014)
4491:Tuzla Island conflict (2003)
4444:Transnistria War (1990â1992)
2709:. Author House. p. 47.
2407:List of massacres in Albania
1127:, Mayor Bahri Borici of the
587:Massacre of 28 February 1997
5018:Orthography Congress (1972)
5013:Communist Albania (1946â91)
4993:Italian invasion of Albania
4943:Republic of Central Albania
4923:Declaration of Independence
4867:Albanian National Awakening
4526:Russian invasion of Ukraine
4461:War in Abkhazia (1992â1993)
4456:South Ossetia War (1991â92)
3246:. Springer. pp. 115â.
3158:& Philip Stöver (2010)
2523:"Albanian Civil War (1997)"
2490:Public Broadcasting Service
1934:Rinas International Airport
1899:organization of local crime
1033:International Monetary Fund
888:Democratic Party of Albania
84:New parliamentary elections
61:16 January â 11 August 1997
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6434:1997 Albanian civil unrest
4988:Union with Italian kingdom
3961:Abrahams, Fred C. (2016).
3796:. May 2007. Archived from
3748:. Hri.org. 19 October 1997
3178:Nohlen & Stöver, p.137
2579:International Organization
2288:Excessive citations inline
1743:31 January: The newspaper
1641:Socialist Party of Albania
1517:Socialist Party of Albania
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1412:United States Armed Forces
1236:International intervention
957:Pyramid schemes in Albania
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825:Socialist Party of Albania
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512:1997 Albanian civil unrest
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6489:Modern history of Albania
6469:Pyramid and Ponzi schemes
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4496:Russo-Georgian War (2008)
4007:Mugumya, Geofrey (2005).
3213:Nohlen & Stöver, p140
2912:Nohlen & Stöver, p139
2751:. Routledge. p. 83.
2656:Albanian Civil War (1997)
2591:10.1017/S0020818306060103
2309:Massacre at Ura Vajgurore
2172:. Fino met with Leka Zog.
1691:"Gjallica," was arrested.
712:Desertion of 4 March 1997
597:Massacre of Ura Vajgurore
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4862:Uprising of Dervish Cara
4634:List of frozen conflicts
4173:Jarvis, C., March 2000.
3287:James, Pettifer (2007).
2900:23 December 2011 at the
2843:. Ashgate. p. 241.
1668:Multiple pyramid schemes
1084:National Commercial Bank
1037:National Bank of Albania
912:pyramid investment funds
6464:20th-century rebellions
4842:Islamization of Albania
4832:Kanun of Lekë Dukagjini
4786:Principality of Arbanon
4598:Unrest in Kosovo (2004)
4566:Bosnian War (1992â1995)
4276:Kryengritje e tradhtuar
4240:, 1997, Zëri i Kosovës
3982:Arsovska, Jana (2015).
3324:. New York: NYU Press.
3320:Abrahams, Fred (2015).
2673:Barjaba, Kosta (2004).
2293:considered for deletion
2243:15 May: A warehouse in
1790:with President Berisha.
1506:parliamentary elections
27:1997 conflict in Europe
6474:Wars involving Albania
5023:Post-Communist Albania
4998:German Nazi occupation
4953:World War I in Albania
4822:Skanderbeg's rebellion
4583:Kosovo War (1998â1999)
4501:Maidan Uprising (2013)
4481:War in Abkhazia (1998)
4119:Cite journal requires
3083:AlĂŹ, Maurizio (2003).
2269:, Shkodra, and Durrës.
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571:Gang of Pusi i Mezinit
313:Commanders and leaders
6321:Epitaph of Gllavenica
4220:, 1998, Eurorilindja
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2008:Operation Silver Wake
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1462:Operation Silver Wake
1452:Evacuation operations
1417:Operation Silver Wake
1350:Austrian Armed Forces
1312:Romanian Armed Forces
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840:Operation Silver Wake
779:
707:Opening of the depots
655:Operation Silver Wake
492:Casualties and losses
48:Operation Silver Wake
6459:Massacres in Albania
5753:Archaeological sites
5263:Vetting Institutions
4963:Italian protectorate
4877:Congress of Manastir
4857:Revolts of 1833â1839
4209:, 2014, Istros Books
3800:on 3 September 2011.
2959:"Profile of Albania"
2323:Salvation Committees
1911:Salvation Committees
1618:Salvation Committees
1613:Salvation Committees
1600:Gang of Altin Dardha
1331:Turkish Armed Forces
1268:Italian Armed Forces
1044:operating as usual.
989:improve this section
531:Salvation Committees
417:Oscar Luigi Scalfaro
125:Salvation Committees
6454:Mass murder in 1997
5974:Research institutes
5536:State Supreme Audit
4973:Republic of Mirdita
4396:conflicts in Europe
4214:Rënia e Demokracisë
4102:Jusufi, I. (2017).
4083:Piramidat shqiptare
4060:Rënia e Demokracisë
3774:on 3 September 2011
3108:on 17 February 2013
3050:on 25 February 2021
2659:. Global Security.
2636:"Kosovo's Conflict"
2558:on 23 December 2007
2486:"Crisis in Albania"
2316:Democrat leadership
2123:Salvation Committee
1733:Forum for Democracy
1622:People's Committees
1388:German Armed Forces
1369:French Armed Forces
1295:, Operation Cosmas)
1096:University of Vlorë
898:after decades of a
618:Qafë Shtama Tragedy
526:Forum for Democracy
428:Emil Constantinescu
5791:Adriatic Sea Coast
5718:Telecommunications
5425:Capital punishment
5318:Prosecutor General
4887:Malissori uprising
4847:Albanian Pashaliks
4801:House of Kastrioti
4791:Kingdom of Albania
4629:List of proxy wars
3102:"΀ipana, ÎÏÎżÏÏολΟ"
2527:Globalsecurity.org
2496:on 30 October 2013
2341:referendum results
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1301:Dimitrios Tzimanis
1288:Greek Armed Forces
1182:Treasury robberies
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6499:Looting in Europe
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4228:Shqipëria jashtë
4198:, 2015, NYU Press
4145:978-88-464-1454-0
4041:978-1-84064-070-0
4020:978-92-9045-173-0
3974:978-1-4798-3809-7
3953:978-1-349-27688-2
3253:978-1-349-27688-2
3168:978-3-8329-5609-7
2971:on 9 January 2014
2877:on 4 January 2010
2850:978-1-84014-563-2
2789:978-0-8213-4429-3
2758:978-1-135-76155-4
2716:978-1-4772-6997-8
2686:978-3-89404-237-0
2679:. Edition Sigma.
2189:Council of Europe
2020:Operation Libelle
1606:Gang of Aldo Bare
1596:, based in Vlorë.
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836:Operation Libelle
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579:Massacres in 1997
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