“Prokop Nishku, Vasil Lato and Janka Selimi, Soviet and Bulgarian intelligence agents, while Shpresa Musliu and Merkur Bozgo…”/ Secret report of the Director of Security, for RTS employees

By Dashnor Kaloçi

Second part

Memorie.al / Due to the special specificity that Albanian Radio-Television had, as one of the most important information and propaganda institutions of the communist regime until the end of the 80s, it was not only under constant supervision and subordination of the secretariat of the Central Committee of PPSh, but also of the bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and State Security, which as “ORV” (Object of Special Importance), kept it under strict control, not only from the physical security side of that institution, but to the “cleanliness and moral and political figure” of its employees, whose biography was looked at in detail for several generations, passing them through a fine “sieve”, year after year .

Not only that, but the State Security bodies, through the agency they had recruited within that institution, had and kept Radio-Television under constant and strict control, penetrating all its links, as ; directorate, relevant newsrooms, editing points, broadcasting studios, sound recording studio, archives, film production groups, warehouses, backstage, drivers and their vehicles, up to the physical control of employees and guests, at the gates they entered and exited the doors. All these, among others, are revealed by a series of archival documents that are part of a secret file (now de-classified) that belongs to this very important institution, since its creation in 1961, and until the collapse of the communist regime in 1991.

From this voluminous file with thousands of sheets, which were extracted from the Archive of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (former State Security Fund), which are part of the Authority for Information of Files of the former State Security, we have selected three documents belonging to the years 1975, 1978 and 1982, where the directors of the Directorate of Internal Affairs of Tirana, namely Nustret Dauti and Zef Loka, inform the Central Committee of the ALP, on all the problems of this institution. For more about this, we know the documents in question, which are published for the first time by Memorie.al

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THE SECRET DOCUMENT DRAFTED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIRECTORATE OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS OF TIRANA, NUSTRET DAUTI, SENT TO THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF APS, WITH THE LIST OF ALBANIAN RADIO-TV EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE BIOGRAPHICAL PROBLEMS AND DEVELOP HOSTILE ACTIVITIES

THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA                                                        S E K R E T

MINISTRY OF INTERIOR AFFAIRS                                                          Specimen No. 2

DIRECTORATE OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS                                                Temporary 2 years

No. 2839                                                                                                Tirana, on 26. IV.1975

SUBJECT: On persons with bad political composition and attitude, who work in Radio-Television?

32. Sokrat Harallamb Sallamani, born in 1925, born in the village of Pendallofo in Greece, with a higher education, translator at the Foreign Radio, is a member of the APS, residing in the city of Tirana. He came to Albania in 1949, with the group of Greek Democrats. He worked in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, in Radio-Discovery. In 1950, he was transferred to the Radio-Interception company, to the Directorate of Military Intelligence, to the Ministry of People’s Defense. This transfer was requested and made by the enemy of the people, Teme Sejko. From our sources, it appears that at the 4th Congress of the ALP, he wanted to meet with the delegate of the Greek Communist Party, who was participating in the congress. It has also been stated that; “the uniform I’m wearing looks like Dhespot’s, I know what’s in my heart.” In 1964 it was stated that; I will go to Poland to join my Party (materials are closed and we think not to be exposed).
33. Hysen Ivzi Pojani, born in 1927, born in Tirana, lives in Tirana, has a higher education, and is an editor at Foreign Radio. In 1962, when he was in the People’s Republic of China, he delivered a letter to a Soviet woman who was in China, with the intention of giving it to the Soviet ambassador in China. The ambassador instructed his wife to tell Hysen to keep this matter a secret. In 1962, for a speech by Comrade Enver, he said that; this article stifles criticism. When relations with the Soviet Union were broken, he expressed concern, saying; “How will we do it now” (the materials are closed and we think they should not be exposed).
34. Thoma Petro Afezolli, born in 1916, born in Hoçisht, Korça district, with secondary education, translator at Foreign Radio, living in Tirana. Middle class, in the past with indifferent attitude. In 1963, he was implicated in the process of Fadil Kokomani, who says that; conversations with a hostile character, he also had with Thomas, especially after the breakdown of relations with the Soviet Union. Maqua said: “Are these leaders of our party in their right mind. They have long said that without the Soviet Union, socialism cannot be built, but now they speak differently. They are isolating us from everyone. Only China will do what. Maqua listened Radio-London and the Czech radio, he made comments about them”. Express that; this is not how to live, we are suffering a lot, there is no salary to eat, no more clothing, etc.
35. Mehmet Idriz Hoxha, born in 1937, born in Pakisht of Kukës, with a higher education, by profession as an editor in Television, living in Tirana. Comes from a poor class family, in the past with good standing. Mehmeti was a party candidate but was excluded as an active member. During the time he was a student in the years 1964-1967, he propagated against the Party and popular power, defending Toliat, he mocked the speeches of Comrade Enver, he says that; in our country there is no freedom of art, freedom of action, etc. It is against the orientations of the Party for the emancipation of women. (The materials are closed and we think not to be exposed).
36. Shpëtim Mehmet Gina, born in 1951, born in Berat, with higher education, profession editor in Television, living in the city of Tirana. The political attitude of his family is indifferent. Shpetimi had a close association with Mihallaq Luarasi. He is the author of the drama “Enemies”, for which he was criticized. It is implicated by Emin Jero, as a supporter of the convict Mihallaq Luarasi.
37. Shpresa Haki Mysliu, born in 1934, born in Shkrel, Shkodër district, with a higher education, by profession as an editor in Television, lives in the neighborhood…! Hope is implicated in the process of Mihallaq Luarasi, who says: “Hope knew that I had company with Todi. After the 11th Festival had failed, and I was expelled from the Party, one day I met in the corridor of Television, and I was upset. Hope shook my hand and said, “Don’t be upset that you got kicked out, it was worth it. It is enough that this became such a festival”.
38. Mërkur Saliko Bozgo, born in 1941, born in Gjirokastër, with higher education, profession editor, living in Tirana. Hailing from a middle-class background, his family is known for its good standing. In 1972, it was implicated in the process of Mark Dema and Terezina Dema, for which they say that; we spoke with Merkur, expressing that there is no freedom here, people are exploited here, who works differently, and who gets praise. This government did not do well to destroy churches and mosques, because in civilized countries, religion is free. This government follows Chinese politics. Our people suffer a lot, as there are food shortages, wages are low. Art and culture have been raised in Western countries; here it is low level, etc. No action has been taken against him, because…
39. Remzi Shaban Tufina, born in 1937, resident in Tirana, in neighborhood no. 2, “Hoxhë Vokrri” street, with technical work in Television. He comes from a rich family of merchants. They had a watch shop in Tirana. After the liberation, they were affected by the reforms of the people’s power, and they were heavily taxed.

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CONCEPT

PIRRO KATRO    

DAKTIL N.M.

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THE SECRET DOCUMENT DRAFTED BY THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE DIRECTORATE OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS OF TIRANA, ZEF LOKA, ADDRESSED TO THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF APS, WITH THE LIST OF ALBANIAN RADIO-TELEVISION EMPLOYEES, WHO HAVE BIOGRAPHICAL PROBLEMS AND DEVELOP HOSTILE ACTIVITIES

THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA                                                      S E K R E T

MINISTRY OF INTERIOR AFFAIRS                                                         Specimen No. 3

DIRECTORATE OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS                                              Temporary 5 years

No. 2336                                                                                               Tirana, on 1.VI.1978

I N F O R M A T I O N

ON PERSONS OF BAD COMPOSITION AND ATTITUDE

POLITICIAN, WORKING IN RADIO-TELEVISION

DISTRICT PARTY COMMITTEE

SIMON STEFANI’S FRIEND

MINISTRY OF INTERIOR AFFAIRS

1st Directorate (III Branch)

        T I R A N E

Radio Television is an object of great political and ideological importance. From our side, the preservation of the moral-political purity of the employees of this institution has been kept in mind constantly.

On this matter, we have informed the District Party Committee several times and on this basis, cleaning measures have also been taken. But from the last verification, it turns out that there are still many elements, which we think should be removed from this institution in the future. Such are:

1. Janka Trilonov Selimi, born in 1925 in Bulgaria, with Bulgarian nationality and citizenship, married to Skender Selimi, not convicted, not organized in the party, working as a translator in the Bulgarian-language show on Radio-Tirana, living in district 8. E mentioned has frequented the Bulgarian embassy, maintained close ties with Maria Hafiz and Kalina Fortuzi, and the first left in Bulgaria, the other under our control. Her husband has a bad attitude. Currently, Janka herself is being followed by us, as an agent of Bulgarian Intelligence.
2. Vjeslava Vlladislav Hidri, born in Poland in 1936, with Polish nationality and citizenship, married to Ymer Hidri, with a higher education, majoring in chemical engineering, profession as a translator of Radio-Tirana broadcasts in the Polish language, not convicted, unorganized in the party, residing in district 6. The mentioned one started working at Radio-Tirana in 1969. From our side, she is currently being followed as an agent of the Polish Intelligence; she develops hostile activity in the form of agitation and propaganda by word of mouth, as well as by the translations of the programs from Albanian to Polish make “mistakes” which lead to the change of words and the change of the meaning of expressions.
3. Robert Julia Zhvarc, born in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia in 1932, with higher education, with German nationality and Albanian citizenship, never convicted, not organized in a party, with a job at the Foreign Radio of Radio-Tirana, living in district 2 The mentioned comes from a family of individual craftsmen, his father is of Jewish origin. Robert is being pursued by our bodies, because he carries out actual hostile activity, such as agitation and propaganda, and at the same time we have in his possession suspicious materials that have been put at the service of German Intelligence.
4. Vera Vaslav Kazazi, born in Czechoslovakia in 1931, with Czech nationality and citizenship, married to Enver Kazazi, (party member), with higher education, not convicted, not organized in the party, working as a translator at Radio-Tirana, in Foreign Radio in Czech-language shows, residing in district 6. Vera is the connection of the Czech, Danila Kërtusha, residing in Durrës, as well as having contact with an employee of the Czech embassy, expresses dissatisfaction with life.
5. Maria Rydle Rroku, born in Czechoslovakia in 1930, with Czech nationality and citizenship, with a higher education, working as a translator at Radio Tirana, at the Foreign Radio, for broadcasts in the Czech language, unorganized, never convicted, married to Česk Rrokun, residing in district 10. The aforementioned, expresses dissatisfaction with life.
6. Julia Nikolla Bardhi, born in Romania in 1926, with Romanian nationality and Albanian citizenship, married, not organized in the party, never convicted, with translation work in the Romanian-language shows on Radio-Tirana. Julia regularly attended the Romanian embassy (now she has stopped).
7. Dobrrila Vuksan Shoshkiq, born in Ulcinj, Montenegro in 1928, with Yugoslav nationality and Albanian citizenship, with secondary education, poor class, unorganized, economist by profession, working as a translator in the Serbo-Croatian language, at Radio-Tirana, living in district 9. The above-mentioned comes from a poor class; he came to our country as a political immigrant in 1949. We have no material in his custody.
8. Vasil Todi Lato, born in 1937 in Korçë, living in district 9, with Albanian nationality and citizenship, organized in the party (A.P.), never convicted, with a higher education, electrical engineer specialty, job as broadcast editor in Czech language on Radio-Tirana. Vasili was implicated by the traitors Kiço Ngjela and Vasil Kati, for expanding relations with revisionist countries, especially with Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia. In order to realize this idea, when he was the director of Export-Alb, he sold chrome to Yugoslav firms at a lower price than the free foreign exchange market. We also have other materials, where he is implicated as a possible agent of Soviet intelligence. It is being pursued by us.
9. Prokop Dhimitër Nishku, born in Tirana in 1934, with Albanian nationality and citizenship, with three grades of higher education, married, never convicted, not organized in a party, by profession instrumentalist in the Radio-Television orchestra, living in district 2 Prokop comes from an individual craftsman family, his own family, before and during the occupation, has maintained a good attitude. The aforementioned is being pursued by us, as a possible agent of Soviet Intelligence, as we have material in his charge.
10. Cin Lazër Simoni, born in Shkodër in 1930, with Albanian nationality and citizenship, unorganized, never convicted, married, by profession instrumentalist (violinist), with secondary education, working in the Radio-Television symphony orchestra, and living in district 2. He comes from a family, a middle-class merchant. His father, before and after the occupation, was involved in trade, had the manufacturing shop and the support of those regimes. In liberation, they were nationalized by the people’s power. The father himself was punished for not reporting gold. The current attitude is indifferent.
11. Gjon Lazër Simoni, born in Shkodër in 1936, with higher education, Albanian nationality and citizenship, unorganized, never convicted, married, composer by profession, working in Radio-Television, head of the music editor. John comes from a middle-class merchant family. His father had a manufacturing shop and was involved in trade, before and during the occupation, for this he had the support of the then regimes. Their property was nationalized upon liberation. His father was sentenced for not reporting the money. At present, it maintains an indifferent attitude. (This is Cin Simon’s brother. (No.10)
12. Adnan Selim Çiftja, born in Tirana in 1943, with secondary education, technical profession in Television, with Albanian nationality and citizenship, not organized in the party, never convicted, living in district 9. His family was pro-regime of Bird and occupation, although his father was an accountant for the rich. His uncle, Ali Çiftja, at the time of Zog and during the occupation, was a soldier with the rank of captain. After his release, he was sentenced to 15 years in prison for hostile activity and died after his sentence. At present, Adnan himself maintains an indifferent attitude.
13. Marketin Pashko Shoshi, born in 1943 in Tirana, with Albanian nationality and citizenship, with secondary education, technical profession in Television, unorganized, never convicted, living in district 10. Marketin’s father is from Podgorica, Yugoslavia. He was a member of the Italian Fascist Party. During the occupation, he was loyal to the invaders, during this time he worked at the State Bank. During Zog’s time, there were contacts with fascist elements. Marketini has an aunt in Italy who is married, another aunt’s husband was shot as an enemy, another aunt’s husband who currently resides in Elbasan, was a quaestary officer in Shkodër, after his release he was sentenced to 10 years, after 6 years he was escaped and returned with amnesty. Marketini himself maintains an indifferent attitude. Memorie.al

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS

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