[ALBSA-Info] Press Notice: NAAC, Walker to Travel to Kosova

[National Albanian American Council - NAAC]

National Albanian American Council
1700 K Street, N.W., Suite 1201, Washington, DC  20006
481 8th Avenue, Suite 922, New York, NY 10001
Telephone: (202) 466-6900   Fax: (202) 466-5593
Web: www.naac.org   Email: naac at naac.org
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For Immediate Release:  November 9, 2001    Contact:  Sokol Shtylla (202) 466-6900
 
PRESS NOTICE
 
NAAC and Ambassador William Walker to Travel to Kosova; 
 
Will Observe First Free General Elections
 
Washington, DC November 9, 2001 - Representatives of the National Albanian American Council and Ambassador William Walker, former Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosova, will visit Kosova from November 15, 2001 until November 18, 2001 to observe the first free general elections in the country.  Upon arrival on November 15, the delegation will travel to Drenica to pay a visit to the family of Adem Jashari, the freedom fighter who was killed along with several members of his family by the Serb army.  During its stay in Kosova, the delegation will hold meetings with representatives of the international community at the US Office, UNMIK, and OSCE, as well as with Albanian political leaders.  On Election Day, they will join official monitoring groups traveling across Kosova to observe the election process.  On Sunday, November 19 at 12:30, the delegation will hold a press conference at the Grand Hotel to present its conclusions and to discuss other projects.
 
WHAT:                       NAAC DELEGATION TRIP TO KOSOVA
 
WHO:                         US AMBASSADOR WILLIAM WALKER
                                    NAAC MEMBERS: Richard Lukaj, Chair, 
                                    Ilir Zherka, President, Dino Erbeli, Gjevalin Gegaj, 
                                    Musa Dakaj, Halil Mula, Ndua Ivezaj, Aferdita Rakipi, 
                                    Rezart Spahia, and Katarina Alexander
 
WHEN:                       NOVEMBER 15 - NOVEMBER 18TH
 
PRESS:                       PRESS CONFERENCE, GRAND HOTEL
SUNDAY, November 18, 2001, 12:30 PM
 
 
The National Albanian American Council ("NAAC") is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advocating for Albanians and promoting peace and economic development in the Balkans by fostering democratic policy, promoting respect for human rights, and conducting educational and developmental programs.
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