Abaz Kupi

Abaz Kupi (1892–1976) or Abas Kupi also known as Bazi i Canës, was an Albanian officier commander of the gendarmerie of the town of Kruja, and later of the town of Durres (Durazzo). He is also known for his role during World War II. As a royalist, he created the Legality Movement in Albania, which promoted the return to the throne of Zog of Albania. During the Cold War Kupi is memeber of the Albanian Free Committee, which intended to overthrow the communist regime in Albania and to return the monarchy.
He was also honored by the Military Order of Bravery.
Early life
Abaz Kupi was born in 6 August 1892, in the Varosh neighborhood of Akçahisar (now Krujë). Through his activity in World War I, he entered the service of Essad Pasha Toptani. In 1922 he took part in the coup d'état of Elez Isufi that attacked Tirana to overthrow the government, but the rebels were defeated by the courage of Captain Prenk Pervizi and their soldiers come to...