Macedonia

Authorities in Macedonia are investigating the vandalism of a building used by a group advocating for the rights of garment workers in the country. Police say the building in the city of Stip, used by a group called “Loud-The Silent Majortiy,” was subject to stoning on November 26 and the building’s sign was also damaged in the incident. The incident comes amid heightened tensions ahead of the country’s elections on December 11. (Global Voices)