Skopje, 09^th April 2002

STATEMENT

The civic action platform DOSTA E (ENOUGH IS ENOUGH) vigorously protests against Mr. Stojan Andov's (and like-minded) intention to question the regularity of the parliamentary elections, by playing with the election date.

The parties reached a consensus on the date for the parliamentary elections, 15^th September, but Mr. Andov has abused his power by attempting to reschedule it and opting for 22^nd September.

Let's consider whether it is favourable to schedule the parliamentary elections in the Republic of Macedonia for the same day as the local elections in Kosovo.

Let's consider whether the decrease in the number of international monitors will be in our favour. We have nothing to hide, right?

The students elections, unfortunately, only proved our concerns. We have forewarned and now we warn again that those elections were a bad omen of what might happen during the parliamentary elections.

DOSTA E WANTS TO KNOW: Are we going to witness once again the tragic incidents that happened during the 2000 Elections? There were dead and wounded.

DOSTA E IT'S ENOUGH REFUSES to be solely a silent observer of the events that imply UNfair, NON-democratic and extremely dangerous elections.

DOSTA E EMPHASIZES: fair and democratic elections are the civic action's priority.

DOSTA E WARNS: violence, politicization and party-affiliated division of the society continue. The Authorities demonstrates frivolous conduct and violates all rules of democratic behaviour.

DOSTA E FIGHTS for rehabilitation and preservation of the basic values of civic society: DEMOCRACY, FREEDOM, DIGNITY and ACTION!

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Forwarded to all media, diplomatic and international missions, political parties, representatives in the Macedonian Parliament, trade unions and mayors.

The document is translated to all languages spoken in the Republic of Macedonia.

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