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Macedonia: Propaganda Blitz Re: Opposition Leader's Arrest

Categories: Eastern & Central Europe, North Macedonia, Economics & Business, Elections, Human Rights, Law, Media & Journalism, Politics, Women & Gender

30 days in police custody [1] [mk] on allegations of illegal campaign financing. The Interior Ministry published [2] [mk] a video clip of the humiliating arrest that took place a day after the elections [3]. Human rights expert Mirjana Najchevska warned [4] [mk] that this abuse violates several laws and all involved should bear criminal responsibility. Coincidently, “Fun” commercial portal Mnogoo tried to spread rumors [5] [mk] that Boškoski (famous for his macho attitude) cried during the arrest.