What happened: Unknown perpetrators vandalized the branch offi ce of the party, breaking the
several windows. After the incident, around the premises several candles were lit.
Date, time and location of the incident: January 8th, early hours, Madzari, Skopje.
Source of information: The electronic media Lokalno.
Victim(s) involved: Except the material damage, there were no direct victims in this incident.
Type of the crime(s): Damaging of other’s property Art. 243 CCRM.
Perpetrator(s): Unknown.
Brief description of incident with bias indicators: In this incident, the bias motive is the political
affi liation, and the bias indicators are:
1. Target location – Target is the branch offi ce of the largest opposition party;
2. Gestures at the scene – After the incident the perpetrator/s lit several candles around the premises;
3. Lack of other motives.
Status of the case: Under investigation.
Response of local authorities: Answering upon a Request for information of public character, the
Ministry of Interior Affairs (MOI) answered that they are undertaking the necessary measures for
clarifi cation of the case.
Impact on the victim(s) and the community: This type of incidents brings into question the general
political stability in the country.
