Very often Cham organizations make claims against Greece at events which are attended by the Albanian parliament and are well covered by Albanian media. Politically, the anti-Hellenic fury is maintained and promoted by the political leadership of both the government and opposition. Issues such as the agreements on maritime borders with Greece, on the burial of fallen Greek soldiers in 1940, the demands of the Chams, and the "inhuman" conditions faced by Albanian immigrants in Greece, are constantly in the news. Every Albanian politician tries to exploit them using the appropriate nationalist rhetoric.

This climate, coupled with the indifferent attitude of Greece, despite the efforts and protests of [the minority Greeks of] Northern Epirus, encourages actions such as the ones taking place yesterday, actions that are in stark contrast to the vision of European integration in the country and efforts to maintain good relations between Greece and Albania. We expect the Greek political leadership to rise to the occasion and take appropriate initiatives. The Albanian government should contemplate their responsibilities to protect minority rights as specified in signed treaties. We, the Union Cheimarrioton [Union of Greek Residents of Himara], constant witnesses to developments in our hometown during the last 20 years, will not remain passive to these challenges.