What happened: Dissatisfied with the adoption of the Law on the Use of Languages, a group of citizens
protested in front of the home of the SDSM MP Keti Smileska.
Date, time and location of the incident: 18 March, in the evening, Prilep, in front of the home of MP Keti
Smileska.
Source of information: electronic media outlet: emegazin.mk, electronic media outlet slobodnaevropa.mk
Victim(s) involved: MP Smileska
Type of crime(s): Endangering the safety (Article 144 од CC), Violence (Article 386, CC)
Perpetrator(s): A group of about ten perpetrator(s).
Brief description of the event with bias indicators: In this incident the bias motive is political affiliation or
political convictions, and the bias indicators are:
1. Pattern of previous incidents – This incident is one in the series of incidents against members or supporters
of political parties or former and acting officials.
Status of the case: Unknown.
Response of the local authorities: MoI’s response to our request for information states that this case has
not been recorded at all.
Impact on the victims and the community: This incident calls into question the general political stability in
the country.
