Macedonian prosecutors to file charges against legislators

Prosecutors in Macedonia said they intend to file charges against Hisen Xhemaili and Hayrula Missini, both members of the Democratic Union for Integration. Xhemaili is one of 23 people suspected in the 2001 kidnapping and torture of four construction workers, while Missini is suspected of involvement in cutting off the Lipkovo reservoir water supply to the northern town of Kumanovo.

After Xhemaili and 20 others failed to appear in court, a warrant for their arrest was issued. Macedonia has an amnesty for former rebels, but crimes against humanity are excluded.