Dashnor Kaloçi
Memorie.al publishes the unknown story of the discovery and crackdown of the so-called “Union of the Albanian Anti-Communist Liberation”, led by Lieutenant Koco Kondili, originally from the village of Vidhkuq of Gjirokastra, which was also comprised of Gjergj Simoni, Llesh Koleci, Prel Syku, Pjeter Toma, Ndue Shyti, and Ndrek Syku, from the Mata Coast, who were charged with “belonging to an enemy group, with espionage functions, called the” Union of the Albanian Anti-Communist Liberation “. created according to the instructions of the UDB, the Yugoslav Titis, for its own benefit, and with duties directed against the independence of the People’s Republic of Albania.” What were the allegations made by each of the defendants of that “group” what position did they hold during the hearings and why did the Supreme Court Panel consisting of President Shuaip Panariti and members Mustafa Qilimi and Loni Dimoshi impose capital punishment on lieutenant Koco Kondili, which was executed according to the instructions of Major General, Mihallaq Ziçishti… ?!
“From the examination of the case materials, it is fully established that the seven defendants, Koco Kondili, Gjergj Simon, Llesh Koleci, Prel Syku, Pjeter Toma, Ndue Shyti, and Ndrek Syku, have joined an enemy group, with functions espionage, dubbed the “Union of the Albanian Anti-Communist Liberation” created under the direction of the UDB, a Yugoslav titist, for its own benefit, and with tasks directed against the independence of the People’s Republic of Albania. Kocho Kondili, Gjergj Simon, and Ndue Shyti were among the defendants in the lead. Of the three responsible, it turns out to have been Koco Kondili. In the group, the three defendants above, having sworn to stay true to the case, and the offense, have begun to discuss the organizational form of their network, and the concrete tasks they would perform. ” This is stated, inter alia, in a judicial decision drawn up by the Supreme Court of the People’s Republic of Albania, dated 2.II.1953, concerning the trial of a group of seven defendants, accused as the “Union” organization. of Albanian Anti-Communist Liberation ”, headed by Lieutenant Koco Kondili, originally from the village of Vidhkuq of Gjirokastra. But what was this group, who were the other members, what offenses were they charged with, and what was their attitude in the trial that took place in Tirana on January 9, 1953?
In this regard, Memorie.al is publishing in two consecutive numbers a portion of the judicial file contained in the Archives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Tirana, upon the decision of the Supreme Military College, chaired by President Shuaip Panariti, and members, Major Mustafa Qilimi and Major Loni Dimoshi, who in the end, were sentenced to death by firing Lieutenant Koco Kondili, while other members of this “group” who were from the Mata Coast in Lezha District were sentenced to long prison terms.
follows from the previous number
POPULAR REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA V.F.L.P
SUPREME COURT
Military College
Nr. 22 Reg. Them.
Nr. 53 of the decision
IN THE NAME OF THE PEOPLE
Supreme Court Military College composed of Shuaip Panarit, president, Major Mustafa Qilimi, and Major Loni Dimoshi, members. At the meeting dated 2.2.1953, have given this
DECISION:
For the main trial, the death sentences of KOCHO KONDILI have come to this court: besides the other convicts, Gjergj Simon, Llesh Koleci, Prel Syku, Pjeter Toma, Ndue Shyti, and Ndrek Syku, with the decision no. 4 Dated 9.1.1953. of the Military Court of Tirana, and from the examination of the acts, the following content is found:
The defendant GJERJI SIMONI is found guilty of the crime of treason against the homeland provided for in Article 64 of the Criminal Code. and pursuant to Article 4 of paragraph 1 of Articles 4 and 10 of Law no. 372, 12.12.1946. and sentences him to 15 years in prison, and confiscation of movable and immovable property pleads guilty to the crime of agitation and propaganda and pursuant to Article 72 of the Criminal Code. sentenced him to 8 years in prison. Finally pursuant to section 48 of the Criminal Code. committing crimes, and sentencing him to 20 years in prison, loss of electoral rights for five years, and confiscation of movable and immovable property.
Pleads guilty, defendant NDUE LEKE SHYTIN, of the crime of treason against his fatherland, provided for in Article 64 of the Criminal Code. and pursuant to Article 4 of paragraph 1 of Articles 4 and 10 of Law no. 372, 12.12.1946. and sentences him to 15 years in prison, and confiscation of movable and immovable property pleads guilty to the crime of agitation and propaganda and pursuant to Article 72 of the Criminal Code. sentenced him to 8 years in prison. Finally pursuant to section 48 of the Criminal Code. committing crimes, and sentencing him to 20 years in prison, loss of electoral rights for five years, and confiscation of movable and immovable property.
He pleads guilty, defendant PREL KOL SYKUN, of the crime of treason against his fatherland, provided for in Article 64 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. and pursuant to Article 4 of paragraph 1 of Articles 4 and 10 of Law no. 372, 12.12.1946. and sentences him to 15 years in prison, and confiscation of movable and immovable property pleads guilty to the crime of agitation and propaganda and pursuant to Article 72 of the Criminal Code. sentenced him to 8 years in prison. Finally pursuant to section 48 of the Criminal Code. committing crimes, and sentencing him to 20 years in prison, loss of electoral rights for five years, and confiscation of movable and immovable property.
Pleads guilty, defendant LLESH NDUE KOLECIN, of the crime of treason against the fatherland, provided for in Article 64 of the Criminal Code. and pursuant to Article 4 of paragraph 1 of Articles 4 and 10 of Law no. 372, 12.12.1946. and sentences him to 12 years in prison, and confiscation of movable and immovable property pleads guilty to the crime of agitation and propaganda and pursuant to Article 72 of the Criminal Code. sentenced him to 6 years in prison. Finally pursuant to section 48 of the Criminal Code. committing crimes, and sentencing him to 15 years in prison, loss of electoral rights for three years, and confiscation of movable and immovable property.
Pleads guilty, defendant PJETER KOLEC TOMA, of the crime of treason against his fatherland, provided for in Article 64 of the Criminal Code. and pursuant to Article 4 of paragraph 1 of Articles 4 and 10 of Law no. 372, 12.12.1946. and sentenced him to 8 years in prison, and confiscation of movable and immovable property, pleaded guilty to the crime of agitation and propaganda, and pursuant to Article 72 of the Criminal Code. sentenced him to 3 years in prison. Finally pursuant to section 48 of the Criminal Code. which commits crimes, and sentenced him to 10 years in prison, loss of electoral rights for 2 years, and confiscation of movable and immovable property.
He pleads guilty, defendant NDREK KOL SYKUN, of the crime of admitting to membership in an organization, but after a few days he refuses to join the organization, and at the same time refuses to commit hostile acts. charged by Prel Kol Syku, and pursuant to Article 6 of Law no. 372, 12.12.1946. assigns mitigating causes by sentencing him to two years in prison.
Sentencing begins with the following dates: 1 – George Simon on 11.3.1952. 2 – Llesh Ndue Koleci, dated 31.5.1952. 3 – Peter Kolec Toma on 202.1952 4 – Prel Kol Syku on 24.5.1952. 5 – Ndue Lek Shyti on 31.5.1952. and 6 – Ndrek Kol Syku dated 1.9.1952.
This decision is final.
Tirana on 2.2.1953.
President of the Supreme Court Shuaip Panariti
PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA
TERRITORIAL MILITARY COURT
TIRANA
Nr. 23 of the Act Dated 9.1.1953
DECISION
IN THE NAME OF THE PEOPLE
Tirana Military Court for final judgment. Chairman, 1st Captain, Theofan Naci, Member, Lieutenant Vask Stefa, and Member, Lieutenant Gaqo Ilia, with the participation of Deputy Military Prosecutor of Tirana, 2nd Captain Rako Caci, and Kr Registrar Halil Mane, today, 9.1.1953. gives this decision:
In the registered criminal indictment No. 23 of the Basic Registry of 1953 against the defendants below,
Koço Kondili, son of Thanas dated 1920, in Vithkuq village of Gjirokastra, educated in 7 unique classes, before being arrested an employee, married to a child of social origin, poor peasant, sentenced to 10 years in prison trials of fascism, member of the Party, arrested on 22.2.1952. and represented by lawyers P. Kosturi and K. Dilo.
Gjergj Simon, son of Gjergji, 45, from Kryezi village of Rreshen village and resident of Isle of Lezha village, former head of the Lezha People’s Bookstore, married with 5 children, middle-aged peasant, convicted, no party, arrested on 31.5.1952. and represented by av Dh. Evangjeli. Llesh Koleci, son of Ndues, 26 years old, residing in Rrela village of Lezha, with primary education, farmer, secondary peasant, married, with two children, not convicted, expelled from the Party, arrested on 31.5. 1952. and represented by av F. Dishnica.
Pjeter Kola, son of Tom, 24 years old, resident in Tale village of Lezha, with three elementary classes, a farmer, married, with three children, a middle-aged peasant, not convicted, without a party, arrested on 20.2.1952. and represented by av T. Qirko.
Prel Syku, son of Kola, 21, from the village of Breg River, Lezha, with 5 elementary classes, a soldier in the Military Department Nr. 7710. Entered the ranks of the People’s Army in November 1951, single, wealthy, convicted, party-free, arrested on 24.5.1952. and represented by av K. Dilo.
Ndue Shyti, son of Lekë, 39 years old, resident of Rilë village of Lezha, illiterate, farmer, married, with 5 children, poor peasant, convicted, without the party, arrested 31.5.1952. and represented by av T. Biba.
Ndrek Syku, son of Mark, 33, born and resident in Gryka village of Lezha River, with three elementary classes, driver, married, with one child, middle-aged peasant, convicted, no party, arrested in dated 1.9.1952. and represented by av P. Martiniani.
Charged with the indictment of Tirana Military Prosecution no. 232, dated 22.11.1952. for the crimes of being part of a traitorous organization aimed at forcibly overthrowing the Popular Authority, which was nicknamed the “Anti-Communist Organization”, and giving secret information to UDB agents, agitating and propaganda against the People’s Government, in favor of imperialism, have helped the divers coming to our country to fight against the People’s Republic. At the conclusion of the trial, closed to the defendants. From the materials listed in the file, from their apology, and from the words of the defense counsels that defend the defendants, in addition to the crimes and crimes they have committed, part of the defendant’s has taken part in the liberation of the country. , and imprisoned under fascism, participated in various actions to build the country. But all this, before the act of betrayal to the homeland, before their hostile desire and activity, to overthrow the People’s Power, before acts, to restore, exploit, the hell, poverty, and shame is so minimal and reserved that justice can be set for the severity of the blow against them. The guilt of the defendant is proven in the process-verbal of the investigation, from the attributions the defendants make to each other, from material evidence such as photographs of the defendants Prel Kol Syku and Llesh Koleci, letters addressed to the Committee on Free Albania, such as and partly from their depositions during the judicial inquiry. The crimes of the defendants are foreseen and punished, that of the form of co-operation under Article 75 of the CC, that of treason against the homeland provided for by Article 64 of the CC, but since at the time the crime was committed there were other provisions which, mitigate the punishment, and pursuant to Article 62 of the CC applies as a punishment provision Article 4 of paragraph 1 and Article 10 of Law no. 372, dated 12.12.1946., That of agitation and propaganda, is provided and punished by article 72 K.P. But the above court, after examining, discussing, and analyzing the case, took into account the parties ‘requests, and after hearing the defendants’ final word.
DECIDED:
Pleads guilty KOCO KONDILI, for the crime of treason against the fatherland, provided for in Article 64 of the Criminal Code. and pursuant to Article 4 of paragraph 1, and Article 10 of Law no. 372, dated 12.12.1946., Convicts him to death by firing, pleads guilty to the crime of agitation and propaganda and pursuant to Article 72 of the Criminal Code. sentenced him to 10 years in prison. Finally pursuant to section 48 of the Criminal Code. which unites crimes, and condemns it to DEATH, PUNISHMENT, the loss of electoral rights forever, and the confiscation of movable and immovable property.
The defendant GJERGJ SIMONI is found guilty of the crime of treason against the homeland provided for in Article 64 of the Criminal Code. and pursuant to Article 4 of paragraph 1 of Articles 4 and 10 of Law no. 372, 12.12.1946. and sentences him to 15 years in prison, and confiscation of movable and immovable property pleads guilty to the crime of agitation and propaganda and pursuant to Article 72 of the Criminal Code. sentenced him to 8 years in prison. Finally pursuant to section 48 of the Criminal Code. committing crimes, and sentencing him to 20 years in prison, loss of electoral rights for five years, and confiscation of movable and immovable property.
Pleads guilty, defendant NDUE LEKE SHYTIN, of the crime of treason against his fatherland, provided for in Article 64 of the Criminal Code. and pursuant to Article 4 of paragraph 1 of Articles 4 and 10 of Law no. 372, 12.12.1946. and sentences him to 15 years in prison, and confiscation of movable and immovable property pleads guilty to the crime of agitation and propaganda and pursuant to Article 72 of the Criminal Code. sentenced him to 8 years in prison. Finally pursuant to section 48 of the Criminal Code. committing crimes, and sentencing him to 20 years in prison, loss of electoral rights for five years, and confiscation of movable and immovable property.
He pleads guilty, defendant PREL KOL SYKUN, of the crime of treason against his fatherland, provided for in Article 64 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. and pursuant to Article 4 of paragraph 1 of Articles 4 and 10 of Law no. 372, 12.12.1946. and sentences him to 15 years in prison, and confiscation of movable and immovable property pleads guilty to the crime of agitation and propaganda and pursuant to Article 72 of the Criminal Code. sentenced him to 8 years in prison. Finally pursuant to section 48 of the Criminal Code. committing crimes, and sentencing him to 20 years in prison, loss of electoral rights for five years, and confiscation of movable and immovable property.
Pleads guilty, defendant LLESH NDUE KOLECIN, of the crime of treason against the fatherland, provided for in Article 64 of the Criminal Code. and pursuant to Article 4 of paragraph 1 of Articles 4 and 10 of Law no. 372, 12.12.1946. and sentences him to 12 years in prison, and confiscation of movable and immovable property pleads guilty to the crime of agitation and propaganda and pursuant to Article 72 of the Criminal Code. sentenced him to 6 years in prison. Finally pursuant to section 48 of the Criminal Code. committing crimes, and sentencing him to 15 years in prison, loss of electoral rights for three years, and confiscation of movable and immovable property.
Pleads guilty, defendant PIJ KOLEC TOMI, of the crime of treason against his fatherland, provided for in Article 64 of the Criminal Code. and pursuant to Article 4 of paragraph 1 of Articles 4 and 10 of Law no. 372, 12.12.1946. and sentenced him to 8 years in prison, and confiscation of movable and immovable property, pleaded guilty to the crime of agitation and propaganda, and pursuant to Article 72 of the Criminal Code. sentenced him to 3 years in prison. Finally pursuant to section 48 of the Criminal Code. which commits crimes, and sentenced him to 10 years in prison, loss of electoral rights for 2 years, and confiscation of movable and immovable property.
He pleads guilty, defendant NDREK KOL SYKUN, of the crime of admitting to membership in an organization, but after a few days he refuses to join the organization, and at the same time refuses to commit hostile acts. charged by Prel Kol Syku, and pursuant to Article 6 of Law no. 372, 12.12.1946. assigns mitigating causes by sentencing him to two years in prison.
For defendant KOCO KONDILI, pursuant to Articles 34 and 27, letter (b) of K.P. removing rank, and removing decorations.
Sentencing for defendants begins as follows:
1 – Gjergj Simoni on 03/11/1952. 2 –Llesh Ndue Koleci, dated. 05/31/1952. 3 –Other Kolec Toma with 202.1952 4 – Prel Kol Syku dated 24.5.1952. 5 –Due Lek Shyti on 05/31/1952. and 6 -New lunch Kol Syku on 01/09/1952
Against this decision, the right to appeal to the Supreme Court of the People’s Republic of Albania, within a 15-day legal deadline, is allowed. For Defendant Koco Kondili, it is primarily up to this Court to refer to the Supreme Court for review. It was announced today on 9.1.1953.
PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA
MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS OF TIRANA
Nr. 315 Prot
V.F.L.P.
Tirana on 11.4.1953
Course Outline: ON EXECUTIVE EXECUTION OF IT
KOCO THANAS KONDILI
BRANCH OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS
Security Weapon
Tirana And for notification
Tirana High Court
Pursuant to decision act no. 4 dated 9.1.1953. of the Tirana Military Court, the defendant listed below, was sentenced to death (firing). 1 – Koco Kondili, son of Thanas and Folitas, born in 1920, born in Vithkuq village of Gjirokastra district, and resident in Tirana. Poor peasant, and former officer with the rank of lieutenant in the People’s Army, released, with Albanian nationality and citizenship, with three unique education, and organized A.P. Convicted of: Putting himself in the service of the Yugoslav UDB, he met with divers Pre Kol, who had given various information against our country, and wanted to flee to Yugoslavia.
THEREFORE I ORDER:
That the defendant is executed by firing squad at the place designated as at 14.10.1953. Prior to his execution, the convicted should be informed that his request for pardon was rejected by the Presidium of the People’s Assembly. Upon execution, the person charged with this task must make a record of the execution, sentence, and the last word of the convict, and forward it to the Director of State Security (Branch VII) with a report. Memorie.al
By order of the Minister of Internal Affairs
GENERAL – MAJOR
Mihallaq Ziçishti
