Forum for Democracy

Albanian Rebellion of 1997
Part of the
Fighting groups
Forum for Democracy Committee of Public Salvation Government of National Reconciliation Operation Alba Volunteer Forces
Gangs of 1997
Gang of Çole Gang of Gaxhai Gang of Altin Dardha Gang of Pusi i Mezinit Gang of Cërrik Gang of Lushnje Gang of Tepelena Gang of Haklaj Family
Massacres in 1997
Massacre of 28 February 1997 Massacre of Qafë-Gjashta Massacre of Levan Massacre of Cërrik Massacre of Ura Vajgurore
Tragedies of 1997
Otranto Tragedy Qafë Shtama Tragedy
Treasury thefts
Krraba Stealing Stealing of Northern State Treasury
Rescue missions
Operation Silver Wake Operation Libelle Operation Kosmas
Agreements
6 March 1997 9 March 1997
UN Resolutions
Resolution 1101 Resolution 1114
Important events
Opening of the depots Desertion of 4 March 1997 7-8 March 1997 attack on Gjirokastër Visit of Romano Prodi Albanian parliamentary election, 1997 Albanian monarchy referendum, 1997
See also
Pyramid schemes in Albania Role of media in 1997 Literature on the events of 1997

For the Guyanese political party, see Good and Green Guyana.

Forum for Democracy (Albanian: Forumi për Demokraci) was an opposition group created in January 1997, in support of anti-government protesters and opposition and President Sali Berisha. On his head was placed Daut Gumeni recommended by Soros, Fatos Lubonja from The Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC was known for anti-Berisha positions) and Kurt Kola President of the Association of Politically Persecuted (also indebted to the People). The Forum was formed by three opposition parties Socialist Party, Social Democratic Party and Democratic Alliance Party with the support of the American Embassy in Albania, led by Marisa Lino. Forum Activity fell throughout the month of February, during which most of the protests organized in Tirana and Vlora. Despite stating that protests would be peaceful, any protest organized by the Forum turned violent. Forum main requirements were: the government's resignation, the resignation of the President, early elections and full refund of the money of Albanians who had lost in pyramid schemes. Forum unconditionally supported the hunger strike of students Vlora and called for dialogue with President Berisha conditional. With the start of armed rebellion, after the 28 February incident, the role of the Forum and disappeared on March 4, 1997, Forum for Democracy was replaced by Committees of Public Salvation.

References

“Rënia e Demokracisë”, Afrim Krasniqi, 1998, Eurorilindja

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