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| Gunmen in Macedonia had planned several attacks, leader says |
| 2015-05-11 |
| [CHRON] Macedonia's prime minister says the gang involved in bloody battles with the police this weekend in this northern town had aimed to attack state buildings and public spaces. The 40-strong gang was made up of well-trained fighters that participated in operations in the region and the Middle East, Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski told news hounds. Gruevski said the group aimed to attack state institutions, sport events and shopping malls. "One of the aims of the group, at least, was to destabilize Macedonia," Gruevski added. Gruevski effusively praised the police forces, among whom 8 died and 37 were maimed. At least 14 alleged members of the gang were also killed. He added that the gang was not supported by members of Macedonia's ethnic Albania minority. |
| Posted by:Fred |