The Muslims in Macedonia will hold peaceful protests today against the caricatures of Muhammad published in Denmark. They demand an apology from the Macedonian press, which also carried this caricature. The Interior Ministry informed that some diplomatic missions and consular posts in Skopje requested additional security for today. The Interior Ministry will take preventive measures and no problems are expected, the ministry stated.

The Islamic Religious Community appealed for abating of the passions. The Macedonian Orthodox Church (MPC) expressed sympathy for the Islamic Religious Community, but MPC Head Stefan condemned the violent protests.