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KOMUNITET-NJOFTIM PER TE PAME

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Më pikëllim dhe dhembje i lajmërojmë miqët dhe dashamirët se me datën 7 Nëntor 2019, ndërroi jetë babai ynë i dashur, Mr. Bajram Rrustem Mehmetaj(12/30/1935-11/7/2019)nga Pozhari.Varrimi i tij u bë me nderime të larta në varrezat e fshatit Pozhar, me 8 Nentor 2019.Për ndër dhe respect ndaj jetës dhe veprave të Mr. Bajram Rr. Mehmetaj, veteran i  arsimit dhe UÇKsë, familja me shokë dhe miq hap të pame të Dielën, 1 Dhjetor 2019, në restorantin Royal Regency, në Yonkers, 163 Tuckahoe Road, Yonkers, NY 10710, prej orës 10:00am deri në orën 5:00pm.

Familja Mehmetaj.

VATRA-FUSHATE PER TERMETIN NE SHQIPERI

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VATRA , FUSHATË PËR TË NDIHMUAR TË PREKURIT NGA TËRMETI I 26 NËNTORIT/

–  VATRA fton Komunitetin që me 30 Nëntor, Ditën e Shtunë, në Orën 12.00, të mblidhemi në Vatër për çeljen e Fushatës-

Të dashur Bashkatdhetarë

Federata Vatra po ndjek me shqetësim e dhimbje pasojate rënda të tërmetit të 26 nëntorit dhe në solidarizim me të prekurit nga kjo fatkeqësi natyrore, fton Shqiptarët e Amerikës që të bëhemi bashkë dhe të japim kontributet tona për t’u ardhur në ndihmë familjeve të prekuara. Në këto momente të vështira të lëmë mënjanë përkatësitë partiake dhe të bëhemi bashkë për të përballuar vështirësitë që po kalojnë bashkatdhetarët tanë.

Ftojmë Komunitetin që të Shtunën, 30 Nëntor 2019, Ora 12 e mesditës të mblidhemi në VATËR dhe të nisim fushatën e ndihmave. Secili kontribuon me aq sa ka mundësi, por të gjithë bashkë mund të bëjmë mrekullinë.

VATRA në Qendër kërkon që edhe degët e saj nëpër Shtetet e ndryshme t’u bëjnë thirrje vatranëve dhe komuniteteve që kanë pranë për t’u solidarizuar me këtë fushatë.

Kontributet mund të dërgohen edhe me zarfa duke i dërguar në Vatër në adresën:

VATRA

2437 Southern BLVD

BRONX, NY 10458

Cheku i paguhet Vatrës(Memo: Për Tërmetin në Shqipëri). Trasparenca do të jetë publike. Çdo donacion do të publikohet në median e diasporës dhe në rrjetet sociale. Po kështu edhe dorëzimi i ndihmave të bledhura.

Vatra ngushëllon Familjet që kanë humbur të dashurit e tyre; lutet për shpëtimin e qytetarëve që ende janë nën rrënoja dhe përgëzon ekipet e shpëtimit për sakrificat që po bëjnë në këkrim të të pagjeturëve nën gërmadha.

BASHKATDHETARË JU PRESIM TË SHTUNËN ME 30 NËNTOR, ORA 12.00 PM NË VATËR!

VATRANË, BËHUNI PJESË E KËSAJ FUSHATE!

VATRA’S HISTORIC CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE WITH ALBANIAN ROOTS TO SEND MARKO KEPI TO ALBANY

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 By Rafaela Prifti/The November 23rd festivities of Albania’s Independence at the Vanderbilt in Staten Island carried a lot of weight for the Pan-Albanian Federation of America VATRA. Its significance was articulated in these remarks by the President of VATRA, Dritan Mishto, : “After celebrating independence for 107 years, this dinner represents a unique moment. Marko Kepi, a member and VATRA advisor, is facing an uphill battle in his campaign to become a New York Assemblyman. Federation VATRA has joined tonight’s dinner in a show of support for him.”
More than half a dozen members of VATRA including officials, representatives from affiliates as far away as Michigan etc. were present. At the gathering, members of numerous community organizations such as Shoqata Kraja (Kraja Society), Shoqata Dibra (Dibra Society) were joined by fellow Albanian-Americans of various associations representing all Albanian regions. The Honorary guests were former Congressman Michael Grimm, and Albanian acclaimed journalist Marin Mema, a delegation from Montenegro consisting of Faik Nika, Chairman of Albanian Council, Ilir Capuni, Chairman of Ulqin Municipality, Fatmir Gjeka, Chairman of Democratic Party in Ulqin, Naser Resulbegu, Member of the Ulqin City Assembly. Republican representatives from the Brooklyn Southern District and Student Clubs attended the fundraiser.          
The presenter Kozeta Turishta, opened the evening by greeting all participants and invited father Hieromonk Nikodhim of Saint Nicholas, Albanian Orthodox Church located in Jamaica Estates. He spoke of two feasts that are happening on Thursday, and the distinction associated with the gathering on Saturday. “On November 28th we’ll celebrate all these years of Albania’s Independence, and also families of all faiths in the United States will gather at the Thanksgiving table… Tonight, we are here to wish well to Marko Kepi, as a son of our own people now striving to serve them even further.” 
Imam Tahir Kukaj of the Albanian Islamic Cultural Center and the newest NYPD Chaplain, reiterated the multilayered significance and importance of the dinner celebration. “The 107th anniversary of independence is the outcome of the efforts of our ancestors, whereas celebrating the next 107 years of freedom will be out task, will be up to us.” The main point of the gathering, continued Dr. Kukaj, is to support the election of Marko Kepi in the New York Assembly. “In the politics of Europe and the Balkan region, we can place blame on the Italians, Greeks or Serbs, whereas here we cannot fault anyone but ourselves. Moving forward entails rolling up the sleeves rather than complaining.” noted Imam Kukaj as he summed up a principle that will lead to victory in June 2020.  
There was a traditional dance number performed by the Young Dance Group of Shoqata Kraja (Kraja Society) that received a lot of cheering and applause.  
The next part of the program consisted of congratulatory greetings by the guests of honor. Faik Nika, Chairman of the Albanian Council, Montenegro, pointed out that the evening had gathered members of the community to honor the national flag and the Day of Independence. In expressing his thanks for the host of the event Naser Nika and the Chairman of the Albanian Roots Marko Kepi, he reiterated the vital role carried out by the diaspora in business and economics, political and cultural areas. “In the times of war as well as peace, and any time the homeland called upon the diaspora, it has been there to answer it. The key figures of the independence movement were members of the exiled community. During the years of Kosovo war, the fellow countrymen overseas were again there. In the present days, the Albanian diaspora stands by the needs of the homeland, in education, employment, preserving cultural and national identity etc. We support Marko Kepi in his campaign for the State Assembly recognizing that aside from businessmen, financiers, scientists, educators, artists, Albanians need to have hard-working and visionary individuals in politics who serve the best interests of the public, their communities as well as the homeland.” Singling out Marko’s leadership in the Parade of Nations, a proud display of our national colors, Faik Nika expressed confidence in endorsing Kepi’s candidacy calling on Albanians and Americans alike. “A victory for Kepi is a victory for us!” he said. The next guest, Ilir Capuni, Chairman of the Ulqini Municipality, remarked that he traveled to New York to attend the evening because he fully appreciates the qualities of Marko Kepi and the importance of his political election. He shared his belief that Marko will articulate the concerns of the people he represents not only in the New York Assembly but also in Washington DC, and overseas in Podgorice, Prishtine, Ulqin, Tirane. “In my first visit time to New York, I received a citation from former Congressman Grimm,” said Fatmir Gjeka, Chairman of the Democratic Party, Ulqin, Montenegro, “ I am certain that next time the recognitions will be handed by Assemblyman Marko Kepi. I believe I speak for everyone gathered here from Ana Malit, Montenegro, Kosovo, Albania, and all over, who are supportive of his campaign and wishing to see Marko win the seat in Albany.” Naser Resulbegu, Member of the City Assembly, Ulqin, joined in the previous fellow guests with his congratulatory messages for independence and a prompt endorsement of the election efforts of Marko Kepi all the way.   
    
The acclaimed TV journalist and producer, Marin Mema, asserted that Albanians need to congregate not only to rally and celebrate, but support one another by putting aside the discords and disagreements. “Let us depart from the historic trait that has harmed our people, namely, the resentfulness and rivalry. While we are successful as individuals, we do not have the same success rate as a whole. The time has come to be successful together as Albanians regardless of the regions we come from, since we all care equally for the future.” Mema underlined that the Albanians of America have been vital to the national interests. In a true campaign speech, the renowned journalist raised the relevant points and energized the dinner celebration. “It is imperative that all of you take a hard look at the ancestors land and help as much as you can. If you don’t do it, no one will. We are fortunate to count on the support of a great ally such as the United States. It is up to us to make it count. I have come here among all of you to celebrate the sacred day of independence and to endorse Marko Kepi. He is a dear friend, who is fully deserving of winning the seat in the Assembly and go further. He is a good Albanian. Let’s not forget! It is not a partisan issue, it is not a Republican or Democrat question. It is simply put an Albanian matter. Will we win or not? As ‘luck’ would have it, the other candidate is a Greek descendant. Marko is the one who will best represent all of us. I fully support him and I will be here each time to stand by Marko Kepi as should all of you in this hall. Let me say once more, stand together because our strength is in our union!”
In the following portion of the evening, the Republican representatives took turns in throwing their support behind the candidate Marko Kepi. “I am from a Sicilian town, home to a large Albanian population,” noted Joe Caldarera, who recently announced his running for Congress. The Brooklyn Prosecutor drew attention to Marko’s qualities and abilities. “Kepi is a man of integrity and good character that everyone should be proud of. He is a man of the highest honor and deep sense of personal responsibility. He is the man you are going to send to Albany and I am sure of it,” said Joe Caldarera. 
The President of Brooklyn Young Republican Club, Joel Acevedo indicated that he supports Marko, because he sees in him a person of dedication. “I am a Soldier whereas Marko is a Marine. As a military saying goes, “One Team One Fight”. He is the person who is going to bridge Brooklyn and Staten Island. He is the candidate who will fight for the constituents’ rights. We will have Marko elected in June.”
Liam McCabe, Representative of the Brooklyn Southern District, in his statement arched back to his childhood years. “As an Irish kid who grew up in Brooklyn, I learned early on how to fight and who to join. You do not want to fight the Albanians. You better join them!” he said. Mr. McCabe remembered that the first time he met Marko was on the Congressman Grimm’s campaign eight years ago. “Among our duties, we were handing out flyers. Marko showed courage and grit in going door to door with the campaign material.” And he made the point that Marko will employ the same grit as a representative in Albany.       
Michaela Marmorato, the John Jay College Republican student, stated that as an advocate for justice she had met Marko recently and fully believes that he will advocate for all of the New Yorkers who seek justice.  
Michael Grimm, the Campaign Chairman of Marko Kepi and a Marine Corps veteran, said that he was honored to call Marko “a brother because he is a US Marine, and as someone who has been in combat, I know that Marko Kepi will never leave me behind. And I promise that he will never leave you behind,” said former Congressman Grimm as he invited Marko for his address.
Very composed and personable, he started by thanking everyone who had sent their condolences to his family who lost the grandfather recently. “As we celebrate Albania’s independence, we wish that one day we will cheer for the independence of the Albanian nation because united we break down the barriers and move forward, because united we are stronger and have a bright future in Europe…” Marko began thanking a list of organizations, supporters and volunteers. Shoqata Kraja (Kraja Society) consistently supports his candidacy, as they recognize the importance of electing an Albanian-American from Staten Island. “Looking back,” he said, “Albanians have been represented by foreigners at different points in history since they were treated as minorities. Here in Staten Island and Brooklyn, Albanians live in large numbers, a large enough majority to elect a representative.” He continued with the acknowledgements. “I thank the Pan-Albanian Federation of America Vatra, that hosts the Independence Day celebration each year. This year Vatra joined with us and the community, being fully aware of the importance of having a fellow countryman as a representative. Thank you to members of Shoqata Dibra (Dibra Society) and Committee who have been standing by actively promoting events with us. Thank you to Naser Nika, tonight’s host and a dear friend, who insisted that we have a dinner party in Staten Island. As the first fundraiser effort, I was nervous. Naser made it all possible.” When it came to volunteers, he thanked Jasin Gjokaj, who is born and raised in America, and he graduated from High-School last year as the top student in Business, Marketing, Math and Science Tests in Staten Island. Then he thanked the guests from Montenegro, the Republican representatives, and the singers and dancers.
“Thank you for supporting my campaign not because I am a candidate but because I am your son. I have been with you in protests and parades in numerous events covering a number of issues. At this time, your son has the opportunity to become a politician.” In the end, Marko shared something personal. “In the morning hours before work, instead of drinking coffee, I enjoy listening to music. In particular, one Albanian song powers me up more than multiple cups of coffee. Let me recite some verses here: 
No religion and no party, / Can split the Albanian country.”
In his address, the President of the Pan-Albanian Federation VATRA, referred to the illustrious past of the 107 year old organization that bridges the old and new century with generations of proud and dedicated Vatrans, “As a champion of the independence movement and later on of safeguarding it, VATRA is twice as much responsible in leading the efforts to serve the national interest. As the years of independence march forward, so does VATRA evolve in its progress and advancement. Chairman Dritan Mishto voiced some harsh criticism directed at the impact of the political landscape in the Balkan region. With reference to the domestic front, “The absolute rule of the Socialist government and Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama have resulted in an autocracy, with its concentration of powers, putting at risk the future and the safety of democratic standards and imposing an hindrance in terms of the extended time it will take to remedy such perversions. In the international arena, VATRA has struck down each attempt to erode the relationship with the United States and the disregard towards the sympathetic suggestions by the American allies.” He identified a contrast that is presently at the heart of the issue: lack of advocacy and the strength of civic awareness. “Albanians in the Balkans are in dire need of having an advocate on their side. At the same time, they ought to be increasingly aware of the power and influence they have in their own hands.” 
In his remarks, Chairman of VATRA Federation touched on the 110th anniversary of newspaper Dielli,the longest running periodical of the Albanian press. “The year 2019 marks an important celebration for the Albanian world, the 110th anniversary of Dielli, organ of Vatra Federation, which continuous to be in circulation to this day, as a respected moral authority for the advancement of the national intellect.” 
Coming to the point of the event of November 23rd, Dritan Mishto stated “After celebrating independence for 107 years, this dinner holds special importance because Marko Kepi, a member and advisor of VATRA, is facing an uphill battle in his campaign to become a New York Assemblyman. And VATRA has joined the festivities tonight in a show of support for him. 
“As a leader with the Albanian Roots, Marko Kepi has been at the front of the parades advocating for the issues that matter to Albanians in Albania, Kosova, Presheva Valley, Montenegro, Northern Macedonia, Chameria, Italy’s Arberesh etc. We are proud of Marko Kepi and wholeheartedly wish him success. With young man like Marko and other good Albanians who have emerged as part of efforts to confront the nationwide challenges, we are confident that we’ll reach our historic objectives.” 
The evening’s artistic program included singers Alma Velaj, Nazife Bunjaku, Agron Maqellara, Valdet Duka and music by Ilir Gjecbritaj. In between the dance numbers of the Kraja Dance group, I asked one of the choreographers, Nadia Hoxha, permission to take a picture of one of the young dancers and speak briefly with them. Melinda Djekovic said that the dancers, who attend different schools in Staten Island, rehearsed frequently. Asked what folk dancing means to her, Melinda said that it feels good to perform the dances of her ancestors who came from the home country.  
Marko Kepi a leading activist of the community announced that he is running for the Republican seat in the New York State Assembly on September 24. Dielli filed a full report on the launch of the campaign. https://gazetadielli.com/marko-kepi-officially-announces-bid-for-new-york-state-assembly/
 

SHQIPTARET E AMERIKES, LETER PRESIDENTIT TE MALIT TE ZI

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UDHËHEQSIT SHQIPTARË DHE KOMUNITETI SHQIPTARO-AMERIKAN I BËJNË THIRRJE PRESIDENTIT TË MALIT TË ZI T’U JAP FUND LIGJEVE DHE POLITIKAVE DISKRIMINUESE NDAJ SHQIPTARËVE ETNIKË NË VENDIN E TIJ/

Nënshkruesit e letrës bëjnë thirrje për hetime të menjëhershme ndaj diskriminimit në Departmentin Policor të Malit të Zi/

Nju Jork, NY –Dyzina udhëheqsish dhe organizatash të komunitetit shqiptaro-amerikan i kanë dërguar një letër Presidentit të Malit të Zi, Z. Milo Gjukanoviq, duke i kërkuar atij që të t’i kushtojë vëmendje “diskriminimeve dhe ngacmimeve kundër qytetarëve me origjinë shqiptare në vendin e tij dhe në radhët e Departamentit Policor të Malit të Zi”.

Duke përmendur arrestimin kohët e fundit të Z. Irfan Domnori, nga oficerë të Policisë Malazeze, vetëm se pse valviti flamurin shqiptar, udhëheqsit e komunitetit shqiptaro-amerikan i bëjnë thirrje Presidentit malazez që të fillojë hetimet ndaj diskrimimit sistematik të shqiptarëve etnikë në vendin e tij dhe njëkohësisht, të “marrë masat e nevojshme ndaj individëve ose departamenteve përgjegjës për ndalimin, gjobitjen dhe për dëbimin e Irfan Domnorit nga Mali i Zi.

Nënshkruesit kërkojnë që hetimet jo vetëm duhet t’i japin fund diskrimimit etnik, por njëkohësisht hetimet duhet të zbulojnë të vërtetën rreth përhapjes së kësaj politike diskriminuese, përfshir, “(1) Sa arrestime ka bërë dhe sa gjoba ka lëshuar Policia Malazeze për shfaqjen e simboleve kombëtare? (2) Sa prej këtyre arrestimeve dhe gjobave kanë pasur si objekt simbolet shqiptare në krahasim me simbolet e kombësive të tjera të cilët valvitin një flamur kombëtar, duke përjashtuar flamurin malazez?” 

Letra i bën thirrje Presidentit Gjukanoviq që të marrë masa të menjëhershme në lidhje me ndalimin e valvitjes së flamurit shqiptar, ndërsa po afrohet 28 Nëntori, Dita e Pavarësisë së Shqipërisë dhe ndërkohë që shqiptarët anë e mbanë botës, përfshir edhe ata në Mal të Zi, me krenari do të valvisin atë ditë flamurin kombëtar të shqiptarëve.”

Bashk-nënshkruesit e letrës treguan gatishmërinë e tyre për të punuar me Presidentin Gjukanoviq drejtë gjetjes së një zgjidhjeje, në përputhje me “një shtet demokratik, anëtar i NATO-s dhe një vend që aspiron të bëhet anëtar i Bashkimit Evropian”, thuhet në letrën bashkangjitë më poshtë në anglisht:

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The Honorable President Milo Djukanovic

President of the Republic of Montenegro

Dear Mr. President:

We are writing to express our grave concern about the actions of the Montenegrin Police directed against citizens of Albanian descent from Montenegro, the Republic of Albania and other countries. Most notably, the Montenegrin Police have been bringing unprecedented criminal charges and levying fines against any individual or entity displaying the Albanian national flag. Thereby, raising major concerns of a possible pattern of discrimination and harassment against people of Albanian origin.

Most recently, the Montenegrin Police arrested and expelled Mr. Irfan Domnori, a citizen of the Republic of Albania, for displaying the Albanian national flag at the annual Chestnut Festival in the region of Kraja, a municipality of Ulcinj. The mere act of displaying the Albanian flag at a cultural event resulted in Mr. Domnori being expelled, was levied a fine of 300 Euros and received an order that bans his re-entry into Montenegro for a period of 30 days. According to the Montenegrin Police, Mr. Domnori “disrupted public order and breached the peace.” Many witnesses accounts, however, unequivocally contradict the Montenegrin Police’s statement, and have denied any “disruption of public order” or “breaching of the peace”.

This incident coupled with other incidents that show bias against Albanians are deeply concerning. This is not the first time that the Montenegrin Police have targeted Montenegrin citizens of Albanian descent and Albanians from other countries for displaying the Albanian national flag. Such actions by the police cause us to ask a number of questions: (1) How many arrests and summonses have the Montenegrin Police issued for the display of national symbols? (2) How many of those arrests and summonses have been issued specifically for the display of Albanian symbols as opposed to symbols of other nations? (3) Who in the chain of command is responsible for the directives to issue summonses and arrests of individuals who are displaying a national flag other than the Montenegrin flag?

Mr. President, we request you and the Montenegrin Parliament to launch a full investigation and take the appropriate actions against the responsible individuals and/or departments. The behavior of the Montenegrin Police in Mr. Domnori’s case and previous cases is unbecoming of a democratic state, a member of NATO and a country aspiring to become a member of the European Union (EU). In fact, such actions violate numerous international laws, agreements, and conventions concerning human and national rights of minorities, as well as the Constitution of Montenegro. We respectfully remind you, Mr. President, that the Republic of Montenegro is a signatory of the aforementioned agreements and conventions.

The actions of the Montenegrin Police have been damaging to the relations between the Montenegrin government and its own citizens of Albanian descent as well as the citizens of the Republic of Albania, who warmly welcomed Montenegrin (former Yugoslav) citizens to their country during World War II.


We respectfully and urgently request that the Republic of Montenegro take all the necessary steps to adopt and genuinely integrate a policy of inclusion. We firmly believe that the first step in repairing this damaged relationship is for the Government of Montenegro to issue a public apology for the discriminatory actions targeted towards individuals of Albanian descent. The second step is to relieve of their duties the individuals, whatever their role in the government of Montenegro, who are perpetrating these discriminatory actions. We cannot imagine a higher moral duty than asserting that intolerance shall and will not be tolerated.

In addition, we also implore you to facilitate the process of dismissing all charges against Mr. Domnori and others who are similarly situated. Expunging their criminal and infraction records, refunding the fines paid and immediately end the practice of arrests and fines for displaying national symbols.


This issue is especially pressing in the wake of the 107th year of Albanian Independence which will be celebrated on November 28, 2019. Albanian descendants from all around the world, including in Montenegro, will proudly display the Albanian national flag. It is a celebration of freedom after 497 years of occupation by the Ottoman Empire. The mere fact that Albanian descendants find themselves a part of another country’s territory, through no fault of their own, does not entitle your government or any government to suppress their identity or violate their basic human rights. In order to avoid an international incident, we hope that in your capacity as President and leader of a free nation will ensure that such freedoms are afforded to all of your citizens and its visitors during the Albanian Independence celebrations. We pray that the Montenegrin Police will reconsider its tactics and that your country will embrace and protect the Albanian minority through law and practice.

We, the Albanian American community, believe that diversity is a core value of the Republic of Montenegro, and respect for all ethnic groups is a key principle towards a prosperous future. Thus, we will not close our eyes to actions that undermine these principles. 

We remain hopeful in reaching an amicable solution to the existing issues and that you will take our suggestions seriously and afford them the time and consideration they deserve.

We wish Montenegrin citizens of Albanian descent and all around the world a happy and peaceful flag day. 

We the undersigned, look forward to your response.

 Mark Gjonaj, Member, City Council of New York

Albanian American Association Ana e Malit
Albanian American Community Association
Albanian American Council
Albanian American Cultural Found.AACF
Albanian American Educators Association
Albanian American National Association
Albanian American Open Hand Association
Albanian American Puka Community Association
Albanian American Women’s Organization “Motrat Qiriazi”
Albanian American Writers Association
 
Albanian Business Network
Albanian Roots
Albanian Professional Entrepreneur Network – APEN
Association Malesia e Madhe NY
Atlantic Association
Bijte e Shqipes
Classmates Forever
Dibra Community organization
Dom Simon Filipaj Foundation
Hasan Prishtina Waterbury Organization
Illyria Business Organization
Kelmendi Organization
Kosova Lindore Association
Kraja Patriotic Association
Marigona-Albanian Women Org
Masbesa Boston Germin
Pan-Albanian Federation of America VATRA (THE HEARTH)
Peja Organization
Plav-Guci Foundation
Rugova Association
Scanderbeg Society
Shpresa Cultural Association
Sons of Illyria cc: The Honorable Prime Minister Dusko

Markovic     vanja.janjusevic@gsv.gov.me

The Honorable Ambassador Srdjan Darmanovic   kabinet@mfa.gov.me

The Honorable Ambassador Judy Reinke              podgoricaACS@state.gov

The Honorable Ambassador Zeljko Stamatovic     zeljko.stamatovic@mfa.gov.me

Milian Rocen Adviser to President                         milan.rocen@yahoo.com

Tërmet i forte në Shqipëri , të paktën 31 të vdekur,650 të plagosur

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TERMET I FUQISHEM NE SHQIPERI, 31 TE VDEKUR 650 TE PLAGOSUR/

– Federata Pan Shqiptare e Amerikës po i përcjell me shqetësim e dhimbje ngjarjet e pas tërmetit në Shqipëri, lutet për viktimat që humbën jetën si dhe për të lënduarit. Te Shtunen, 30 Nentor 2019, Ora 12.00 PM NE VATER HAPET FUSHATA PER TERMETIN/

Të paktën 31 persona janë vrarë dhe 650 të tjerë janë plagosur pas një tërmeti te fuqishem me një magnitude prej 6.4 , që goditi Shqipërinë të marten, 26 nentor 2019, raportoi media dhe rrjetet sociale.Sondazhi Gjeologjik i Shteteve të Bashkuara raportoi se tërmeti goditi nga një thellësi e përafërt prej 20 kilometrash (12 milje) herët të martën sipas kohë lokale.Epiqendra ishte në qytetin portual të Durrësit, rreth 13 milje larg kryeqytetit Tiranë. Videot e mediave sociale nga zona tregojnë se disa ndërtesa janë shembur dhe nen rrenoja jane gjetur edhe persona te vdekur.Ministria shqiptare e Shëndetësisë tha të martën në mëngjes se të paktën pesembedhjete njerëz ishin vrarë nga tërmeti, por media orëve të fundit po raporton se numre i viktimave die i te plagosureve ndyshon ne vijimesi, pasi skuadrat speciale pga Shqiperia, Kosova, Italia, Turqia etj.Jane nen kerkim neper rrenoja die se ndjehen zera qe kerkojne ndihme.Ministria e shëndetësisë,po ashtu ka konfirmuar se të paktën 650 njerëz janë lënduar dhe kane marre ndihmen ne spitalet e Durresit, Tiranes dhe Krujes. Shkollat janë mbyllur në tre qytete – Durrës, Lezhe dhe Tiranë – deri në njoftimin e mëtejshëm.Presidenti Ilir Meta u shpreh perms nje mesazhi te postuar se “e rëndësishme të punohet me përkushtim e profesionalizëm për të shpëtuar çdo jetë njerëzore që ndodhet nën rrënojat e ndërtesave dhe të ndihmohen të plagosurit. E rëndësishme të evidentohen banorët që s’mund të kthehen në shtëpitë e tyre dhe që kanë nevojë për strehim.Qeveria t’u kërkojë institucioneve ndërkombëtare ndihmë. Besoj se të gjithë qytetarët tanë do dinë ta përballojnë këtë fatkeqësi me solidaritet, kurajo dhe duke i’u gjendur pranë me çdo mënyrë vëllezërve dhe motrave tona më të dëmtuar”Qeveria perms kryeministrit raportoi se : “Të gjitha strukturat e shtetit janë në këmbë qysh në momentet e para pas goditjes. Punohet intensivisht për të shpëtuar çdo jetë të mundshme në disa pika fatale në Durrës e Thumanë. Eshtë një moment dramatik ku sidoqoftë duhet të ruajmë me çdo kusht qetësinë,të qëndrojmë pranë njëri-tjetrit e ta përballojmë këtë goditje së bashku. Ne do të bëjmë gjithçka kemi në dorë dhe me miqtë e mëdhenj në krah do ta kalojmë edhe këtë situate”.Kanë reaguar edhe udhëheqësit e kosovës, Presidenti Thaci dhe Krryeministri në detyrë Haradinaj.Presidenti Thaci shkroi ne fb: “Kryeministrin Rama e sigurova se Kosova do të jetë në mbështetje dhe përkrah Shqipërisë. Tashmë njësitë përkatëse të Forcës së Sigurisë së Kosovës janë nisur drejt zonave të dëmtuara nga tërmeti”. Kryeministri në largim, Ramush Haradinaj, shkroi se “me shqetësim po i përcjell lajmet për tërmetet e njëpasnjëshme që goditën Shqipërinë dhe një pjesë të Kosovës gjatë natës.Mendimet dhe lutjet e mia janë me të gjithë qytetarët që pësuan dhe ata që presin me padurim lajme për familjarët e tyre. Kosova është e gatshme t’i ofrojë ndihmën e saj të pakursyer popullit dhe shtetit të Shqipërisë për të tejkaluar këtë situatë të rëndë. Të gjithë të lënduarve shërim sa më të shpejt dhe për ata që pësuan do të jemi në dispozicion të plotë”. Ushtria e Kosoves nderkohe mberriti ne Shqiperi.Për situatën e tërmeteve në Shqipëri ka reaguar Presidenti i Parlamentit Evropian, David Sassoli, Ambasada e SHBA-ve dhe ambasadori i BE, Luigi Soreca.Ata kanë shprehur mbështetjen e tyre për situatën ku ndodhet vendi.Në një postim në rrjetet sociale, Sassoli shkruan: “I gjendem pranë vëllzërve dhe popullit shqiptar. Europa është në tuaj”.Ndërsa Ambasada e SHBA reagoi duke u shprehur: “Shtetet e Bashkuara shprehin ngushëllimet më të thella për të gjitha familjet dhe komunitetet e prekura nga tërmeti. Shtetet e Bashkuara janë pranë miqve tanë në Shqipëri, ashtu si amerikanët dhe shqiptarët kanë qëndruar gjithnjë pranë njëri-tjetrit në kohë të vështira. Ne vijojmë të ndjekim situatën nga afër dhe jemi në gatishmëri për të ofruar mbështetjen tonë.”Ndërkohë ambasadori i BE në vendin tonë, Soreca shkroi në Twitter se janë të pikëlluar nga humbjet e jetëve dhe se Bashkimi Europian është në kontakt me autoritetet për të ofruar ndihmë.Luigi Soreca: “Jemi shumë të pikëlluar nga humbja e jetëve dhe dëmet e shkaktuara nga tërmeti shkatërrimtar. Zemrat tona janë me popullin shqiptar dhe të gjitha familjet e prekura nga kjo tragjedi. Bashkimi Europian qëndron pranë popullit dhe mbetet në kontakt me autoritetet për të ofruar ndihmë.

“Federata Pan Shqiptare e Amerikës po i përcjell me shqetësim e dhimbje ngjarjet e pas tërmetit në Shqipëri, lutet për viktimat që humbën jetën si dhe për të lënduarit.