Demonstrators call for change and justice for 59 victims after tragedy blamed on multiple safety violationsWith flags still flying at half mast in North Macedonia, grief over a fire that tore through a nightclub killing dozens of people turned to anger as thousands took to the streets in protest.In Kočani, the town where the fire destroyed the Pulse venue early on Sunday, demonstrators demanded justice for the 59 people who lost their lives and called for an end to the corrupt practices blamed for the tragedy. Continue reading...
Following a nightclub fire in Kočani, North Macedonia, that killed dozens, thousands protested against corruption blamed for the tragedy. Demonstrators, including students at Skopje University, demanded justice and accountability, with some damaging property linked to the nightclub owner. The nightclub, a former warehouse, had multiple safety violations and lacked proper permits, raising concerns about bribery and corruption.
