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DECLARATION OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF ALBANIA:
Following the violent and pre-planned January 8 attack on the Democratic Party headquarters, which seriously endangered the lives of members of the Presidency, the Parliamentary Group, the National Council, the National Assembly, and the party members themselves who were called to a protest that was announced as peaceful, but was prepared to cause bloodshed among Democrats;
After the unprecedented destruction of the Democratic Party Headquarters, by individuals with criminal records and without any connection to the Democratic Party, ordered, organized and instigated by the protest organizers;
After the attempt to impose on the decision-making of the vast majority of all party institutions through acts of violence and threats of destabilization;
After 48 hours have passed and there is no act of distancing oneself from the unprecedented violence ordered, organized, and instigated by some party members, against their party and members of the Democratic Party;
The Presidency of the Democratic Party, in the meeting of January 10, 2021, unanimously, Decided:
1. Strongly condemn acts of violence, divisive language and rhetoric that incite conflict between Democrats.
2. The expulsion from the Democratic Party, and where applicable from all governing functions and from the Parliamentary Group of the Democratic Party, of members who have organized, incited, ordered or exercised violence as follows:
1. Sali Berisha
2. Flamur Noka
3. Edmond Spaho
4. Albana Vokshi
5. Bujar Nishani
6. Arben Ristani
7. Rigels Muçollari
8. Keltis Kruja
9. Klevis Balliu
3. Suspension with immediate effect from membership in the Democratic Party, and where appropriate from all leading functions and from the Parliamentary Group of the Democratic Party, to complete and public distancing from acts of violence against the Democratic Party, and actions that harm electoral interests or political party of the Democratic Party, of:
1. Agron Shehaj
2. Aldo Bumci
3. Belind Këlliçi
4. Blendi Himçi
5. Clirim Gjata
6. Edi Paloka
7. Edith Harxhi
8. Eno Bozdo
9. Ervin Minarolli
10. Genc Deromemaj
11. Genc Pollo
12. Gent Strazimiri
13. Ivi Kaso
14. Ledina Mandija
15. Lorenc Luka
16. Luan Baçi
17. Mimoza Hajdrmamataj
18. Oerd Bylykbashi