Montenegro Protest: Citizens Block Road Over Property Rights

Montenegro: Citizens Block Road, Accuse Government of Ignoring Property Rights Residents of Kolasin, Mojkovac, and Berane, Montenegro, have blocked the Kolasin-Mojkovac road to protest what they describe as the government's failure to address their concerns about private property rights within the Biogradska Gora National Park. The protest, which began recently, has caused significant disruption to traffic in the region. The protesters claim their property rights are being violated and that the government has not responded to their complaints. "We are fighting for our ancestral lands and private property," stated Svetozar Bogavac, a member of the informal association "Right to Ancestral Land and Private Property." "The government is ignoring our pleas, so we are taking this action to make our voices heard." The group has already sent letters to parliamentary groups in Montenegro and plans to contact European Commission embassies next week. They have also announced a two-hour blockade for this coming Saturday, indicating their determination to continue their protest until their demands are met. The government has yet to issue an official statement regarding the protest and the allegations made by the citizens. This situation highlights the ongoing tension between local communities and the government over land rights and resource management in Montenegro. The outcome of this protest and the government's response will be crucial in determining the future of this issue.