What happened: A minor was physically attacked by unknown perpetrator because of his sexual
orientation.
Date, time and location of the incident: September 5th, Bit Pazar bus station in the Municipality of
Chair, Skopje.
Source of information: interview with the victim.
Victim(s) involved: A minor was physically attacked but he wasn’t injured.
Type of the crime(s): Violence (Art.386).
Perpetrator(s): One unknown perpetrator.
Brief description of incident with bias indicators: The bias motive in this incident is the sexual
orientation of the victim, and the bias indicators in this incident are:
1. Victim perception – the victim perceives this incident as hate crime.
2. Nature of violence – the incident was carried out in public.
3. Lack of other motives.
Status of the case: Unreported (victim’s choice).
Response of local authorities: N/A.
Impact on the victim(s) and the community: This type of incidents brings into question the general
security situation of sexual minorities in the society, especially on locations where they are known
to frequent.
