What happened: Dissatisfied with the adoption of the Law on the Use of Languages, a group of citizens
protested in front of the home of the SDSM MP Tatjana Prentovikj.
Date, time and location of the incident: 16 March, in the evening, residential area of Drachevo, in front of
the home of MP Tatjana Pretnovikj.
Source of information: electronic media outlet: emagazin.mk, electronic media outlet slobodnaevropa.mk
Victim(s) involved: MP Prentovikj
Type of crime(s): Endangering the safety (Article 144 од CC), Violence (Article 386, CC)
Perpetrator(s): A group of about thirty perpetrator(s).
Brief description of the event with bias indicators: In this incident the bias motive is political affiliation or
political convictions, and 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 our request for information states that this case has
not been recorded (although from the photos it is evident that there is security police).
Impact on the victims and the community: This incident calls into question the general political stability in
the country.
