Law enforcement in the Republic of Macedonia
Macedonia Shootout Suspects Deny Terrorism Charges
All 29 men accused of being part of or helping the armed group that clashed with police in ethnically-mixed Kumanovo in May this year told the Skopje court on Monday that they were not terrorists.
The ethnic Albanian suspects denied the charges and said the bloody two-day shootout was a result of them defending themselves from the police.
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Macedonia Police Slammed for Abusing Refugees
In a report released on Monday, Human Rights Watch accused the Macedonian police of beating and insulting refugees and migrants from countries like Syria, Afghanistan and Somalia.
"It's plain to see that Macedonia has a problem with police violence against asylum seekers and migrants," said Emina Cerimovic of Human Rights Watch.
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Macedonia Police Fires Tear Gas at Refugees
Macedonian police fired tear gas at crowds of refugees on the Greek border on Friday, to deter them from trying to enter the country. Video footage showed at least several refugees were injured.
The previous day the Macedonian government declared a state of emergency on its southern and northern border following an unprecedented influx of refugees.
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Macedonia's PM Gruevski Vows to Stay in Power
A rally in support of embattled Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski started in Skopje on Monday evening - a day after a protest march organized by the opoposition nearby demanded his resignation.
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Serbian Daily Claims Kumanovo Shooting Staged by Former Security Chief
The former Director of Macedonia's Administration for Security and Counterintelligence (UBK) Saso Mijalkov was actively involved in the staging of the terrorist attack in Kumanovo.
This is claimed by the Serbian daily Blic, based on information of the Serbian security services, BGNES news agency reports.
Macedonian Parliament Approves Cabinet Reshuffle, New Protest Expected
The Macedonian Parliament approved on Wednesday the reshuffles in the government of Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski, which were necessitated after the resignations of the interior and transport ministers.
Macedonian Interior, Transport Ministers, Security Chief Resign
Macedonian Interior Minister Gordana Jankuloska, Transport and Communications Minister Mile Janakieski and the Director of the Administration for Security and Counterintelligence (UBK) Saso Mijalkov all resigned on Tuesday evening.
Their resignations come at a time of heightened political tensions in Macedonia.
EU wants Kumanovo clashes investigated before it acts
EU wants Kumanovo clashes investigated before it acts
BRUSSELS -- The European Commission has stressed that the clash "between the police and armed persons in Kumanovo must be appropriately clarified."
This must happen "before the EU acts in this regard," the Beta news agency reported from Brussels on Tuesday.
President, PM offer condolences to Macedonian leaders
President, PM offer condolences to Macedonian leaders
BELGRADE -- Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic sent a telegram of condolences to Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov on Sunday in the wake of the clashes in Kumanovo.
Macedonia Police Suppress Anti-Government Protest
Rights groups and NGOs alleged that police used excessive force when they deployed tear gas, water cannon and stun grenades to disperse thousands of angry protesters gathered in front of the government HQ on Tuesday evening.
At least 20 protesters and police officers were injured during the unrest, and several cars were damaged, police said.
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