What happened: Two migrants from Morocco were robbed by three unknown armed perpetrators in
\nthe vicinity of Katlanovo. The perpetrators took approx. 300 EUR and two passports.<\/p>\n
Date, time and location of the incident: November 22nd, 19:40hrs, in the vicinity of Katlanovo, near
\nSkopje.
\nSource of information: The electronic media makfax.com.
\nVictim(s) involved: Two Moroccan nationals.
\nType of the crime(s): Robbery (Art.237 CCRM).
\nPerpetrator(s): Three unknown perpetrators.
\nBrief description of incident with bias indicators: In this incident, the bias motive is the ethnic origin,
\ncitizenship or language, and the bias indicators are:
\n1. Difference in ethnic background\u2013 the ethnic background of the perpetrators and the victim differ;
\nthe victim is a member of a group (Moroccan migrants) that is overwhelmingly outnumbered by
\nmembers of another group (Macedonian population) in the area where the incident occurred;
\n2. Pattern of previous incidents \u2013 this incident is the latest of a growing trend of robberies and assaults
\nagainst migrants.<\/p>\n
Status of the case: Investigation stopped.
\nResponse of local authorities: Answering upon a Request for information of public character, the
\nMinistry of Interior Affairs (MOI) answered that they have clarifi ed the case and decided not to press
\ncharges due to the different statements from victims.
\nImpact on the victim(s) and the community: This incident puts into question the safety of migrants
\nentering and passing through the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
What happened: Two migrants from Morocco were robbed by three unknown armed perpetrators in the vicinity of Katlanovo. The perpetrators took approx. 300 EUR and two passports. Date, time and location of the incident: November 22nd, 19:40hrs, in the vicinity of Katlanovo, near Skopje. Source of information: The electronic media… […]<\/p>\n