an hour ago1990: When Albanians stormed the German Embassy in time
Periskopi(9 years ago)
(9 years ago)27 years ago, on July 13th 1990, about 5,000 Albanians began the first Western exchange after they raided Western embassies in Tirana earlier that month, desperate to flee from the brutal communist regime. The events of that month not only shocked establiment but marked the beginning of what became an ecstasy [...]
27 years ago, on July 13th 1990, about 5,000 Albanians began the first Western exchange after they raided Western embassies in Tirana earlier that month, desperate to flee from the brutal communist regime.
The events of that month not only the comrade establiment but marked the beginning of what became a continuous ecstasy since then, while many Albanians continue to be looking for a better life.
These pictures were fired by Lothar Parzeller, a German diplomat working at the Tirana Embassy at the time.
Albanians seek asylum within the German Embassy in Tirana. Foto: Lothar Parzeller
About 3,172 Albanians entered the German Embassy on July 13th 1990, desperate to escape the brutal communist regime. Foto: Lothar Parzeller
The embassy staff offered assistance to those seeking asylum while remaining isolated at the embassy during the following days. Foto: Lothar Parzeller
Thousands of people stormed the German embassy after a man driving a Lyaz truck destroyed the rear wall, creating a breach from which people could climb. Foto: Lothar Parzeller
Liaz truck in the German Embassy garden in Tirana. Foto: Lothar Parzeller
The family and friends of those who entered the Western embassies faced the possibility of revenge from the regime. Foto: Lothar Parzeller
Embassy authorities collecting passports for those who were desperate were preparing to leave the country. Foto: Lothar Parzeller
