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Macedonian Australians largely opt to boycott name-change referendum

Those opposed to the name 'The Republic of North Macedonia' believe it strips Macedonians of their identity.

Those opposed to the name 'The Republic of North Macedonia' believe it strips Macedonians of their identity. Source: SBS

A referendum in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia will decide this weekend whether or not it will change its name, but a boycott is backed by Australia's major Macedonian leaders.


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By Omar Dabbagh

Source: SBS


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A referendum in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia will decide this weekend whether or not it will change its name, but a boycott is backed by Australia's major Macedonian leaders.



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