Massacre of 28 February 1997

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

The Massacre of 28 February 1997 was the attack on SHIK building in Vlorë.

Background

28 February 1997, will remain a date in the history of Albania. Having strengthened their defense against the University building, on the evening of February 28th, the rebel forces attacked SHIK building, without warning. In efforts between the rebels and officers of stylish, very few in number, 9 people remain killed: 6 officers and 3 civilians. Massacre of 28 February marks the beginning of the 10-day Civil War, as well as the end of order in the South for about a year.^[1]

References

↑ http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/3ae6ac905c.html

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