What happened: The SDSM headquarters in the residential area of Karposh in Bitola were stoned,
whereby the window panes were broken and the room furnishings were damaged. According to the
information presented by the media, the Bitola police inspected the crime scene and took measures
to identify the perpetrator(s).
Date, time and location of the incident: 26 February, 13:30, SDSM party headquarters in the
residential area of Karposh, Bitola.
Source of information: Electronic media outlet Reporter.
Victim(s) involved: Apart from material damage, there were no victims in this incident.
Type of crime(s): Damage to 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 or political conviction, and the bias indicators are:
1. Target location – the target location was the headquarters of a political party
2. Pattern of previous incidents – This incident was preceded by similar incidents on the same night,
when the SDSM headquarters in Prilep and the village of Sopishte were stoned.
Status of the case: Under investigation.
Response of the local authorities: The MoI’s response to the MHC request for public information
regarding this case stated that the criminal act of “Damaging Objects of Others” which is prosecuted
upon the filing of a private lawsuit, and that local SIA was working to solve the case and identify the
perpetrator(s).
Impact on the victim(s) and the community: This incident has negative financial implications on the
political party and causes security concerns in the community it operates.
