1940 1941 1943 1944 The Liberation of Tepelena[2] in 1943 was a military offensive involving communist Albanian partisans against Italy, Nazi Germany, and the Balli Kombëtar.

[4] The liberation movement in Tepelena intensified in 1943, with the establishment of various partisan detachments like "Naim Frashëri" and "Selam Musai."

These detachments later merged to form the "Baba Abaz" Battalion, named after a patriot who was shot by fascists in June 1943.

On August 10, 1943 arrived, the "Baba Abaz" Battalion joined forces with other partisan detachments in Donie of Kalivaci, further solidifying their presence in the region.

With the agreement in place, the Italian forces were disarmed, and they were allowed to move towards Saranda under the guarantee of security provided by Zenel Shehu and his colleagues.