Alirami Jakupi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alirahmi Jakupi 1919 |
| Died | 18 April 1944 (aged 24–25) |
| Cause of death | Surprise attack from Yugoslav Partisan |
| Occupation(s) | Politician and Soldier |
| Political party | Balli Kombëtar |
| Relatives | Shinasi Karaxhenemi |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Albania (Under Fascist Italy and nazi germany) |
| Service | Balli Kombëtar |
| Years of service | 1940-1944 |
| Rank | lieutenant |
| Unit | Luboten |
| Battles / wars | World War II in Albania |
Alirami Jakupi (1919 – 18 April 1944) was an Albanian nationalist and lieutenant in the Balli Kombëtar, a resistance movement during World War II that aimed to prevent Communist control and promote Albanian unity. He served in the "Luboten" Battalion and fought against Communist partisans in Albania.[1]
Background
editAlirami Jakupi, also known as Alirahmi Jakupi, was an officer in the "Luboten" Battalion of the Balli Kombëtar during World War II. His early life details, including his birth date and place, remain unknown, but he was known to be from Tetovo, a region with a strong Albanian nationalist sentiment.[2] Jakupi joined Balli Kombëtar to support the nationalist cause, which sought to unify Albanian-speaking territories and resist Communist forces aiming to take control in Albania.
Military Career
editAs a lieutenant in the "Luboten" Battalion, Jakupi led his men in various operations against Communist partisans, who were gaining influence in Albania toward the end of the war. The Balli Kombëtar, often clashed with partisan forces loyal to Enver Hoxha, the Communist leader who would later establish a totalitarian regime in Albania.[3]
Death
editOn 18 April 1944, Alirami Jakupi and his unit were ambushed near Pogradec, Albania. He was killed in action, His death was deeply mourned in Tetovo, where a large funeral was held to honor him on .[4] His courage and dedication to the nationalist cause earned him a place of honor among Albanian patriots.
Family
editFollowing his death, Jakupi's family faced political persecution by the newly established Communist government due to his involvement with Balli Kombëtar. The Communist regime confiscated family property, and many members of his family were forced to emigrate, with some settling in Turkey. Alirami Jakupi remains a symbol of anti-Communist resistance in Albania and a figure respected in nationalist circles.[5]
Reference
edit- ^ Arsllani, Ismail (2019), Togeri Tetovar që luftoi me emblemën e Skënderbeut, Tetovo: Portalb, retrieved 2024-10-27
- ^ Arsllani, Ismail (2019), Togeri që luftoi me emblemën e Skënderbeut, Tetovo: Portalb, retrieved 2024-10-27
- ^ World War II Resistance Movements in Albania, European Conflict Research Institute, 1992, p. 27, retrieved 2024-10-27
- ^ Marku, Ilir (1998), Albanian Nationalism During WWII, Tirana University Press, p. 152
- ^ Remembering the Nationalist Fighters, Tetovo Historical Society, 2015