"The fire broke out at the crowded Pulse club in the eastern town of Kocani during a hip-hop concert on March 16, triggering a stampede and killing 63 people. Some 200 others were injured. Most of the victims were aged between 16 and 26. Families of the victims and their supporters marched to the North Macedonian parliament on Saturday, dressed in black and carrying a huge banner with pictures of the victims, saying, 63 shadows will be following you."
"The prosecution filed indictments for 34 people, among them the club owner, security guards and former mayors of Kocani, as well as representatives of three legal entities, including the security firm and the club owner's companies. They are accused of serious crimes against public security. Other defendants include inspectors, civil servants and former economy ministers. If found guilty, they face up to 10 years in prison."
Sixty-three people were killed and about 200 injured when a fire broke out at the crowded Pulse club in Kocani during a hip-hop concert on March 16, triggering a stampede. Most victims were aged 16 to 26. Families and thousands of supporters marched in Skopje to demand justice, carrying banners and chanting for accountability. Families blame corruption and greed for the deaths at the unlicensed venue. Authorities say a pyrotechnic flame ignited the club roof and documented numerous serious safety violations. Prosecutors filed indictments against 34 people and three companies, who face up to ten years in prison.
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