20 mars 1991 - Albanian Elections

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Enver Hoxha, who led Albania for four decades, died on 11 April 1985. His successor, Ramiz Alia, began to gradually open up the regime from above. In 1989, the first revolts started in Shkodra and spread in other cities. Eventually, the existing regime introduced some liberalization, including measures in 1990 providing for freedom to travel abroad. Efforts were begun to improve ties with the outside world. March 1991 elections, the first free elections in Albania since 1923, and only the third free elections in the country's history, resulted in a coalition seeking independence.

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