What happened: On 17.05.2019, at 10:10 p.m., at SEI Skopje, it was reported that two minors aged 12
and 13 were physically assaulted by several unidentified individuals on Metodija Andonov Chento Street.
Measures are being taken to solve the case.
Date, time and place of incident: 17.05.2019, at 10:10 p.m., Metodija Andonov Chento Street.
Source of information: MOI’s daily newsletter, novamakedonija.com.mk.
Victim(s) involved Two minors.
Type of crime(s): Violence (Article 386, CC of RNM).
Perpetrator(s): Several unidentified perpetrators.
Brief description of the event with bias indicators: In this incident the bias motive is skin colour/race, with
the bias indicators being:
1. Ethnicity – the victim and attackers belonged to a different ethnic community;
2. Location – similar types of incidents have been previously registered in this part of the city.
Status of case: Reported.
Response of the local authorities: Measures are being taken to completely solve the case.
Impact on the victims and the community: These types of incidents call into question the general safety in
the country and the co-existence among different ethnic groups in society, and reflect particularly poorly
on children’s development and conduct.
