Center-left to leftist successor to the dissolved People's Liberation Army (ONA), an Albanian militia that initiated the armed conflict in Macedonia begun in 2001. Party is North Macedonia's largest ethnic Albanian party and the third largest party in the country. Party has been led by the former commander of the ONA, Ali Ahmeti, since its foundation. Party has presented candidates for President since elections held in 2004 but has yet to reach the second round in spite of its popular poll support. Party currently holds 15 seats in the Macedonian Assembly and is part of current coalition government [Демократска унија за интеграција (DUI); Bashkimi Demokratik për Integrim (BDI)].
