Protests against Turkish citizens in Montenegro continue for the third night

Ethnic tensions and protests that began in Montenegro's capital, Podgorica, on Saturday following the stabbing of a young Montenegrin citizen in an incident involving Turkish citizens have continued for the third night.

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in front of the Montenegrin government building, chanting slogans such as "Turks out" and "Get out, Turks." It was also heard that the protesters targeted the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosniak descent in the Montenegrin government, Ervin Ibrahimović, chanting "Ibro, out."

Police have taken extensive security measures in the city center and around the Turkish Embassy in Podgorica, as well as at the government building. In a statement released by the police, it was announced that 11 masked individuals who attempted to join the protest in front of the government building with torches and narcotics were detained, and nine of them were minors. In its statement regarding the incident, the police called on parents to prevent their children from being exploited or involved in any acts of violence.

BUSINESSES OWNED BY TURKISH CITIZENS CLOSED

Following attacks on Turkish citizens and the arson of businesses owned by Turks in Podgorica, Turkish-owned workplaces have been closed for security reasons.

On the other hand, the events in the capital, Podgorica, spread to the coastal city of Bar last night. According to reports in the Montenegrin press, two Turkish businesses in the city were attacked last night. The Turkish Embassy in Podgorica also issued a statement today, announcing that, within the framework of the decision taken by the Montenegrin government, Turkish citizens holding ordinary passports will be subject to a visa regime for travel to Montenegro starting from October 30.

News Source: İHA