Police Brutality in Podgorica: Libseen Won’t Stay Silent on Crushing Freedoms!
Is Montenegro forgetting what civil liberties mean? Libseen, the Southeast European liberal network, is sounding the alarm as Podgorica authorities brutally suppress protests and trample on basic citizen rights. Last night’s protest outside Vila Gorica, marking the awarding of the July 13th prize, turned into a scene of violence and repression.
What happened?
Protesters peacefully expressed disagreement with the state award, but the authorities chose to silence them with force. Police used physical violence and tear gas against citizens, including opposition leaders, MPs, artists, professors, and civil society representatives. Is this how a country aiming for EU membership treats its people?
Libseen speaks out!
The liberal network has already informed the ALDE Party and European parliamentarians in Brussels about these shameful events. Libseen clearly states: this policy does not lead Montenegro to the EU. Attacks on protesters and political dissenters are unacceptable and must be urgently investigated.
Why does it matter?
The right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression are pillars of democracy. When a state violently suppresses protests, it signals it cares only about power, not its citizens. Montenegro, a country aspiring to EU membership, must not allow such things to happen.
What’s next?
Libseen will continue monitoring the situation and pressuring European institutions to act. And us? We should ask ourselves – do we want a country where freedom is crushed or one where everyone’s rights are respected?
If you have thoughts on this or have witnessed something similar, drop a comment below. Let the people’s voice be heard, because if not us, then who?
