Astrit Leka
Astrit Leka (born 21 December 1924) is an Albanian-born Swiss author and professor.[1][2]
Life
As a former fighter during LANÇ,[3] after the ordeal he went through under the communist dictatorship, he left his family for immigration with an American visa obtained in Bern. In New York, the dean of the Faculty of Law of UNY, after seeing Professor Astrit’s qualification documents, even though he was 65 years old, offered him the position of polyglot bibliographer in the Faculty.[4]
In Switzerland, he set himself the task of fighting for the pluralism and democratization of Albania, and the national liberation of the Albanians in the former Yugoslavia, without being dependent on any embassy, any political grouping, or the influence of various agencies, while maintaining his integrity and independence.[5]
In 1992, he created the non-governmental organization the International Solidarity Association for the Development of Eastern Countries "Solidest", assisted by deputies of Geneva, the head of the cantonal government, other personalities, and important Swiss and foreign non-governmental associations.[6]
In the international colloquium in 1992 for South-Eastern Europe where all delegations spoke against the dissolution of Yugoslavia to prevent a Balkan War, he declared that if this happened, the conflict would remain within the borders of Yugoslavia. History proved Astrit right, along with the minister of Kosovo who managed to attend this meeting, at least for one day. Astrit also enabled the introduction of Rugova's government[7] in the Krans Montana Forum, according to the statement given by the Minister of Information of Kosovo; the preparation of materials for the defense at the UN for the issue of the imprisonment of Ukshin Hoti, etc.[8][9]
Personal life
He married Emine Leka[10] until her death in 2021.[11] He resides in Switzerland.[12]
References
- ↑ "astrit leka". Gazeta Bulevard. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
- ↑ Directory of Officials of the People's Republic of Albania. Central Intelligence Agency. 1966. Search this book on
- ↑ Telegraf, Gazeta. "Astrit Leka: Ja pse NATO e hoqi akuzën e terrorizmit ndaj UÇK-së". Gazeta Telegraf (in shqip). Retrieved 2023-03-19.
- ↑ Bibliografia kombëtare e librit që botohet në Republikën e Shqipërisë (in shqip). Biblioteka. 2003. ISBN 978-99927-45-16-8. Search this book on
- ↑ Shehu, Dr Namik M. Tungjatjeta Diaspore! (in shqip). Lulu.com. ISBN 978-1-257-00735-6. Search this book on
- ↑ ""Si e rrëmbyem depon e Bankës së Durrësit në '43-in, duke përfituar 2 milion franga, që Enver Hoxha…"/ Dëshmia e". Memorie.al (in shqip). 2021-02-26. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
- ↑ Meidani, Rexhep (2000). Prezidenti Meidani dhe Kosova: përmbledhje intervistash, fjalimesh dhe njoftimesh shtypi 25 korrik 1997 - 30 korrik 1999 ; collection of interviews, speeches and press releases in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, pp. 665-802 (in shqip). Toena. ISBN 978-99927-1-286-3. Search this book on
- ↑ "Astrit Leka Nje Jete E Stuhishme". Adrion LTD. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
- ↑ alva. "Astrit Leka "Heroi Shqiptar", autor i vënies së bustit të Skënderbeut në Gjenevë | Alva". Retrieved 2023-03-19.
- ↑ Terziu, Prof Dr Fatmir (2022-11-03). "Emine Leka – gruaja e fisme dhe e shumëvirtytshme". Fjala e Lirë. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
- ↑ "Avis de décès de Dr. V Leka Emine - Everlife". Everlife.ch (in français). Retrieved 2023-03-19.
- ↑ "Veprimtari Astrit Leka feston 96-vjetorin e lindjes". Dardania Press (in shqip). 2020-12-21. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
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