Keywords: South Eastern Europe, English, conflict, media content, ethnicity, religion
A time-bomb planted in front of the Goce Delcev high school in the Macedonian city of Kumanovo killed one passer-by and wounded another five people, including a 16-year-old pupil who was leaving the school building. The bomb exploded on Dec. 27 at 4:45 p.m., exactly at the time when classes were to end.
A tragedy was avoided purely by accident, thanks to the forgetfulness of a cleaning woman, Silva Ristic. “I was talking to the other cleaners and forgot to ring the bell on time. I was two minutes late,” said Ristic……
(by Snezana Lupevska – BETA – MDI, 2003)
Kumanovo’s Attempt at Reconciliation.doc