Chief Special Prosecutor in Northern Macedonia Resigns

“Me months I am attending media reports of political party working groups talks about the future of the Special Prosecutor and will not allow my name to be used for someone's alibi for holding up the prosecution's destiny and European integrations of my country”, Janeva wrote in announcing the resignation.

She said her departure from this institution would be almighty as parties reach the expected agreement, but also after the appointment of its successor.

Katica Janva is accused by the opposition that “works for the interests of the ruling parties, following only opposition representatives, but not even officials who daily face various corrupt scandals”.

Opposition V Party MRO DPMNE has said it supports the law on continuing the work of the Special Prosecutor, which expires on September 15th, but only if it breaks off the charges filed after June 31st, when it had expired the deadline for establishing new indictments.

The opposition has also demanded that the Special not use the silent phone conversations as evidence in judicial processes, since, according to her, they do not constitute evidence in these processes.

The government has said opposition demands are unacceptable, as they aim to protect its officials suspected of serious criminal acts.

Katica Janva, a special prosecutor, was appointed on September 15, 2015, with support from the opposition.

This prosecutor, the main purpose of her work, has the investigation into the wiretaps, which was published in February 2015 by then opposition leader Zoran Zaev, now prime minister.

During this period, the Special Prosecution has filed 17 criminal indictments against 94 people.

Among those indicted and sentenced is former Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski.

Gruevski has not served a two-year prison sentence due to his escape to Hungary, where he has also won political asylum.