What happened: On 17.03.2018 it was reported that in Gevgelija, from 01:20 to 01:40 h, an unknown
perpetrator used rocks and pieces of paving stones to break three windows of the headquarters of the
municipal organization of SDSM located on “Ilindenska” Street. The inspection team from the Police Station
Gostivar went to the crime scene and they measures are taken to fully clarify the case.
Date, time and location of the incident: 17 March, from 01:20-01:40 h, SDSM municipal headquarters in
Gostivar.
Source of information: MoI’s daily newsletter, electronic media outlet судство.мк.
Victim(s) involved: none.
Type of crime(s): Damage of Objects of Others (Article 243, CC),
Perpetrator(s): unknown perpetrator(s).
Brief description of the event with bias indicators: In this incident, the bias motive is political affiliation,
while 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 the request for information stated that they were still
taking measures and activities to solve this case.
Impact on the victims and the community: These types of incidents call into question the safety and the
political stability in the country in general.
