Tag: prisoners
Macedonia 18.01.23 | 10:42

In 2023 in Macedonia, it matters whether you are a female or a male prisoner

Although men and women should be equal, and even women should have greater privileges, in 2023 in Macedonia this is not the case even when it comes to serving a prison sentence. While the only choice for women convicts is “Idrizovo” prison, men can literally choose where they want to serve...

Macedonia 29.05.21 | 14:16

New protest for release of Zaev’s political prisoners

A large new protest is planned this afternoon for the release of the political prisoners of the Zaev regime. Protest organizers are calling the citizens of Skopje to gather in front of the Government building at 18:30. Like in the similar rally a month ago, the protest is focused on a demand for retrials...

Macedonia 12.02.21 | 11:21

Government settles with the families of two Roma who died in prison

Macedonia agreed to paid a small sum in damages to the families of two men, both Roma, who died while in prison. The families used through the European Court of Human Rights, alleging that their loved ones were abused, mistreated and tortured to death. One of them is Andrias Redzepov, who died aged 21...

Macedonia 26.03.20 | 17:04

Alliance for Albanians demands temporarily release of prisoners

The Alliance for Albanians demands that the prisoners be released temporarily and that all prisoners be tested for the coronavirus. Moreover, the Alliance calls for the improvement and maintenance of proper hygiene for prisoners and prison staff, as well as the cancellation of all activities, programs...