Albania sudden releases 900 prisoners

Photo: A prisoner released from Prison of Vlora`s Police Departament
 
5 himariotes, politically convicted, do not benefit from this decision

It is surprising, historically, released for prisoners, were carried out on the occasion of national holidays in November, but many prisons are filled by capacity, authorities claim

But analysts believe that this contingent, can be used by Albanian nationalist extremists, just equipping benefit international passport

Tirana. About 900 Albanian prisoners from the 4800 total, mainly for criminal penalties, have benefited the "blessings of Albanian politics" signed by President Nishani.

The decision was taken suddenly, with the approval of the Albanian opposition, though, many believe, was not exactly the time to release them, because such decisions, taken on the occasion of the National Day, which is at the end of November of each year.

According to sources, there has been, no interest for a remission of five citizens from Himara with Greek citizenship, who were sentenced full 15 years on charges of breach of Albanian national symbols, during administrative elections in 2007. Those living outside of Albania, and is expect from the Strasbourg Court to give a decision. Greece has considered this political trial process, while not made ​​any concrete diplomatic action to address, to Tirana to release them.

Meanwhile, analysts believe that there is a shadow over this decision, in a time that Albanian citizens, serving in religious conflicts, as in Syria and Iraq, while the contingent, can serve the Albanian nationalist Extremism, also using international passport and payments of fat.