Global Pulse Brief: Metamorphosis - Cyber Hate and Disinformation in North Macedonia Report

A toxic mix of political polarization, deep-rooted ethnic tensions, and a rise in anti-LGBTI sentiments, heavily driven by disinformation campaigns, is creating a fertile ground for hate speech across North Macedonia. Hate speech in North Macedonia is a deeply ingrained and widespread problem, recently worsened by more digital media use and exacerbated by low media literacy among the population. This issue is not random; it is deeply embedded in the country's complex social and political landscape, resulting in a significant decline in tolerant public discourse and affecting various marginalized groups. Political parties often exploit and encourage such hateful rhetoric, further harming the quality of public discourse.

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