Belgrade Scandal: How Vučić’s Regime Is Crushing Montenegrin Artist Danilo Marunović
Have you heard about the latest scandal shaking Belgrade? Montenegrin director and columnist Danilo Marunović, known for his sharp criticism of authorities, has been caught in what sounds like a political thriller — detained and abruptly deported from Serbia! All because of his column? Yes, you read that right.
What exactly happened?
Marunović was in Belgrade to direct the play “Gospoda Glembajevi” at the National Theatre when agents from the Security-Information Agency (BIA) stormed into his hotel room. After nearly 12 hours of questioning, he was handed an order for immediate deportation and banned from entering Serbia for one year. All this without clear explanation, except that the reason was his recent column.
Montenegro’s reaction and diplomatic uproar
Montenegro’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns Serbia’s actions. The Montenegrin embassy in Belgrade immediately demanded an explanation and is providing full support to Marunović and his family. This act is seen as a gross violation of international principles of cooperation and cultural exchange, damaging the spirit of good neighborly relations.
Freedom of expression under attack
Marunović is known for his critical views of the authorities, and his detention and deportation appear to be a clear message: criticism of the regime is not welcome. This is not an isolated case — similar practices have been recorded before, indicating increasing pressure on free speech and artistic expression in the region.
What does this mean for artists and critics?
If such cases continue, artists and intellectuals will be forced to either stay silent or conform to the regime. This is dangerous for democracy and media freedom. Is Serbia ready to become a country where criticism is punished and art censored?
Conclusion
This case casts a shadow over Serbia-Montenegro relations and raises questions about the limits of free expression in the region. Will artists be the next targets? Or will citizens rise against such oppression?
What do you think? Is this just the beginning or do you already see a dark trend? Share your thoughts — maybe together we can break this silence!
Sources:
- Portal Analitika: Detention of Danilo Marunović
- RTCG: Montenegro’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Reaction
- Danilo Marunović’s Facebook posts
