Double Standards and Diplomatic Witch Hunt: How Montenegro Protects Addicts and Shames Friendship with Serbia
Has Montenegro become a country where addicts and Serb-haters are protected as “prominent figures,” while ordinary citizens who love Serbia are ignored? The scandalous case of the expulsion of Montenegrin director Danilo Marunović from Serbia reveals deep problems in diplomatic relations and social values in the region.
The Expulsion That Stirred the Region On June 27, Danilo Marunović, a Montenegrin citizen and director, was temporarily detained by Serbian security services, questioned, and expelled from Serbia with a one-year ban on entry. The reason? Serbian authorities acted in response to his public insults against the Serbian state, government, and people, as well as his unusual and uncontrolled behavior under the influence of cocaine in the hotel where he stayed.
However, Montenegro’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its embassy in Belgrade did not mention these facts in their protest note. Instead, they portrayed Marunović as a “prominent representative of the Montenegrin cultural community” and expressed their “deepest concern” over his expulsion, ignoring his public insults and problematic behavior.
Double Standards Destroying Friendship This case reveals that Montenegro’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has its own list of “prominent citizens” whom it will defend regardless of their actions, even if they are under the influence of drugs and insult friendly states. On the other hand, citizens who identify as Serbs or share traditional values receive no support or diplomatic intervention.
The question arises: is the new criterion for the elite in Montenegro political loyalty and anti-Serbian orientation rather than artistic or social contribution?
Serbia No Longer Tolerates Insults and Provocations The Marunović case is a clear sign that Serbia will no longer be a playground for media and political provocations from the region. Serbia’s Security-Information Agency showed it will not tolerate insults, incitement of hatred, and humiliation of its citizens. After nearly 12 hours of questioning, Marunović was issued an order for immediate expulsion and a one-year ban on entering Serbia.
This is not political revenge but the response of a serious state protecting its interests and dignity.
Reactions and Support in Montenegro Public support in Montenegro reveals how deeply rooted the idea is that Serbia should be endlessly tolerant even towards those who wish it harm. Hysterical condemnations and solidarity with Marunović expose problems in attitudes and relations that only fuel tensions.
Conclusion: Time for Honest Dialogue and Equal Standards Double standards in the region lead to distrust and conflicts. It is crucial that justice and law apply equally to all, regardless of political affiliation or nationality. Serbia has the right to protect its borders and security, and Montenegro must reconsider its diplomatic priorities and ways of protecting its citizens.
If this story sounds like madness from a bad movie, you’re not alone. Maybe it’s time we all start laughing at these diplomatic circus acts or at least leave a comment with your thoughts on this chaos. Who knows, maybe someone will actually read it!
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