What happened: On 29.06.2019, around 4:00 p.m., it was reported that in Skopje, Matka Canyon, I.B. (32), L.Z.
(33), J.K. (33), А.I. (21), L.H. (32), and B.А. (36) were insulted and threatened by several individuals. Afterwards,
on the Isa Buletini Square in Saraj, J.А. (30) from Skopje physically assaulted B.A. J.A. was immediately
detained at a police station for further investigation and solving the case.
Date, time and place of incident: On 29.06.2019, around 4:00 p.m., near Isa Buletini Square in Saraj.
Source of information: MOI’s daily newsletter, slobodenpecat.mk; 1tv.mk.
Victim(s) involved: One victim.
Type of crime(s): Violence (Article 386, CC of RNM).
Perpetrator(s): One perpetrator.
Brief description of the event with bias indicators: In this incident the bias motive is sexual orientation,
with the bias indicators being:
1. Sexual orientation – the victim belonged to a different sexual orientation;
2. Time – immediately after Gay Pride.
Status of case: Perpetrator identified.
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.
