Prime Minister Kreshnik Miskooski announced that institutional efforts concerning the contaminated water incident in Gostivar have concluded. He stated that the report generated by the Institute of Public Health has been submitted to the Prosecutor’s Office, which is tasked with determining any potential criminal liability. Addressing media inquiries regarding updates on the epidemic declaration in Gostivar and the accountability of officials, Miskooski expressed his expectation that local authorities must take responsibility.
He emphasized that accountability must be universal, stating, “Everyone, from the top to the bottom, must bear responsibility. I expect that the mayor and everyone below must carry a certain moral accountability.”
Regarding immediate relief efforts, Miskooski confirmed that the Government has implemented measures to ensure the supply of drinking water for Gostivar’s residents, noting that 50,000 liters of bottled water were provided. The focus now shifts to the legal process, with the Prosecutor’s Office undertaking its review.
Miskooski’s remarks underscore a call for comprehensive accountability across local governance structures. The public and authorities are currently waiting for the findings from the prosecution regarding potential legal charges. The official submission of the health institute’s data marks a key step, placing the determination of criminal responsibility in the hands of the state prosecutor’s office.
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