Exhibition
A TRACE OF RESILIENCE AND SOLIDARITY
(21 Maj 2023)
On the occasion of the commemorations for the 50th anniversary of the Spaç Prison Revolt, the Authority unveiled the artistic installation “Traces of Resistance and Solidarity”, featuring 10 human silhouettes, as a tribute to the memory and experience of the pain, suffering, and resilience endured every day by the women, children, and family members of the prisoners. The installation “Traces of Resistance and Solidarity”, under the hashtag #NeverAgainDictatorshippresents the stories of 10 individuals who suffered in Spaç Prison, including their family members—women, mothers, and children—who, just like their imprisoned loved ones, faced injustice with solitude and human dignity.
Iljas Kajoformer political prisoner, convicted on charges of agitation and propaganda. He served 8 years in Spaç Prison.
Ioann Çeliwas 16 years old when his father, Petro Çela, a military officer, was arrested and convicted as a political prisoner on charges of violent acts against the people’s power.
Leonard Bejko, was 5 years old when his father, Dervish Bejko, was executed, having been convicted in 1971 on charges of attempted escape. He is one of those sentenced to death after the Spaç Revolt, which broke out on May 21, 1973.
Lirie Alibali, wife of Ylli Alibali and sister-in-law of Xhevat Alibali, both former political prisoners convicted on charges of agitation and propaganda.
Luke Sykuwife of Prel Syku, who was arrested and sentenced to 20 years in prison on charges of agitation and propaganda.
Menduhije Pojani, daughter of Njazi Bylykbashi, former political prisoner convicted on charges of agitation and propaganda. He served his sentence in Spaç Prison.
Napoleon Gumeni, was 10 years old in April 1970 when his father, Izet Gumeni, was arrested and sentenced to 25 years in prison on charges of collaborating with armed bands.
Ornela Vorpsi,daughter of Seit Vorpsi, a political prisoner convicted on charges of agitation and propaganda. He served 8 years in prison, the majority of them in Spaç.
Rajmond Sejko, eldest son of Teme Sejko, who was arrested and convicted on charges of agitation and propaganda, serving 8 years in Spaç Prison.
Ylber Merdani, former political prisoner convicted on charges of agitation and propaganda. He served about 10 years in Spaç Prison.
