Milo Djukanovic
Montenegro Opposition Denies Russia Behind Protests
An extraordinary session of the Montenegrin parliament on Wednesday will examine opposition claims that police used excess force in the demonstrations that rocked the capital over the weekend.
Montenegro to Probe Police Actions Against Protesters
The Montenegrin parliament's security committee will hold extraordinary session on Tuesday to examine whether police used excessive force at opposition rallies over the weekend.
Protesters and police in violent clashes in Montenegro
Montenegrin protesters on Oct. 18 hurled stones and used pepper spray against police, who retaliated with tear gas during a rally of several thousand seeking the prime minister's resignation.
Protesters in Podgorica Demand Resignation of Montenegro's Government
Several thousand people continued their protests in the capital of Montenegro on Sunday, calling on the government of Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic to resign.
Tensions ran high as the security measures were heightened after violent clashes between protesters and riot police had taken place on Saturday, Balkan Insight informs.
Incidents as thousands protest in Montenegro
Several thousand people on Sunday protested at Podgorica's Republic Square against Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic and his government.
The protest was marked by incidents between the protesters and the police.
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Podgorica Protesters Give PM Six Days to Resign
Several thousand people continued to demonstrate in Podgorica on Sunday to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic's administration.
Tensions were high as anti-government protesters gathered amid tight security following violent clashes on Saturday when riot police dispersed demonstrators.
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Montenegro Opposition Splits Over Parliament Boycott
Opposition parties failed to agree on whether they should jointly start a boycott of parliament on Wednesday, after their proposed electoral reform amendments aimed at ensuring free and fair polls were not adopted.
Montenegro Gay Pride Postponed Amid Political Turmoil
The organisers of the Pride march confirmed on Monday that it will be postponed due to the current protest rallies against alleged government corruption, which have been going on for over two weeks.
Montenegro Protesters Refuse to Quit Streets
Despite an order from the local authorities to unblock traffic in the centre of Podgorica, protesters on Wednesday said they would use "their bodies" to defend their right to demonstrate against Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic's government.
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Montenegro Activists Defy 'Unlawful Protest' Ban
Hundreds of protesters in several major towns demonstrated on Monday against Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic's administration, which they accuse of widespread corruption, undemocratic practices and election fraud.
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