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The Colorful Revolution in Macedonia

Macedonia(FYROM), Skopje, 28.05.2016 - Colorful Revolution Macedonias Colorful Revolution has caused daily protests in the City Center of Macedonias Capital Skopje. The People protest the corrupt Government of prime minister Nikola Gruevski (VRMO), by defacing the symbols and monuments of his reign with color bombs, spray paint and paint rollers, even make shift catapults have been used. The protesters use a catapult to color bomb the Parliament building. Amidst the bombing people light yellow roman candles. (Photo by Maximilian von Lachner/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#1323817
Date Taken	28 May 2016
Location	N/A
Photographer	Maximilian von Lachner/NurPhoto
Category	Unrest, Conflicts and War
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Maximilian von Lachner/NurPhoto

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