Troops are being provided by Italy, France, Greece, Turkey, Spain and Rumania. Military intervention took place at a time when the ruling government headed by president Berisha had lost the confidence of the people and when the people's committees controlled the southern part of the country. This military intervention has been sanctioned by the United Nations under Chapter VII of the UN Charter. It has been requested by President Sali Berisha who has lost the support of the Albanian people.
Imperialism covets the oil and copper of Albania.
Let us recall that exactly 58 years ago Mussolini's armed forces occupied Albania. Imperialist intervention is also taking place to stem the tide of social revolt in Albania. Southern Albania has thrown off the rule of Berisha and has established the power of the people's committees. The immediate background to the popular rebellion is the collapse of the pyramid investment schemes which have robbed the working class of some 3 million dollars. The basic cause of the insurrection is the restoration of capitalism which has led to deindustrialisation and the entry of US and Italian capital.