Description: An examination of Macedonian issues including: independence of the Republic of Macedonia, occupation of Aegean Macedonia by Greece, occupation of Pirin Macedonia by Bulgaria, human rights violations against Macedonians, etc.
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The situation in which Macedonia finds itself today can be traced back to the Balkan Wars of 1912-13. As a result of the Treaty of Bucharest, Macedonia was partitioned among Serbia, Greece, and Bulgaria. These regions are known as the Republic of Macedonia (independent since 1991), Aegean Macedonia (presently within the borders of Greece), and Pirin Macedonia (within the borders of Bulgaria). A small part of Macedonia was given to Albania in 1919 (known as Mala Prespa and Golo Brdo). Upon annexation of Mace