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{{Short description|Ongoing series of protests against attempts to dismiss the government}} |
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| place = [[Podgorica]], [[Bijelo Polje]], [[Berane]] and other cities |
| place = [[Podgorica]], [[Bijelo Polje]], [[Berane]] and other cities |
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| time-begin = 19 January 2022 {{days ago|2022|January|19}} |
| time-begin = 19 January 2022 {{days ago|2022|January|19}} |
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| time-end = 28 April 2022 {{days ago|2022|January|19}} |
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| partof = the [[2022 Montenegrin crisis]] |
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Protests are being held in [[Montenegro]] against the dismissal of the [[Prime Minister of Montenegro|Prime Minister]], [[Zdravko Krivokapić]], and the [[Krivokapić Cabinet|42nd Cabinet of Montenegro]], along with the possible formation of a temporary [[minority government]]. Since most ministers of the cabinet are close to Krivokapić, most ministers supported or attended these protests, including [[Vesna Bratić]], [[Jakov Milatović]] and [[Milojko Spajić]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-24|title=Montenegrin Education Minister Accused of Insulting Minorities|url=https://balkaninsight.com/2022/01/24/montenegrin-education-minister-accused-of-insulting-minorities/|access-date=2022-01-25|website=Balkan Insight|language=en-US}}</ref> The protests are being held in multiple cities such as [[Podgorica]],<ref>{{Cite |
Protests are being held in [[Montenegro]] against the dismissal of the [[Prime Minister of Montenegro|Prime Minister]], [[Zdravko Krivokapić]], and the [[Krivokapić Cabinet|42nd Cabinet of Montenegro]], along with the possible formation of a temporary [[minority government]]. Since most ministers of the cabinet are close to Krivokapić, most ministers supported or attended these protests, including [[Vesna Bratić]], [[Jakov Milatović]] and [[Milojko Spajić]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-24|title=Montenegrin Education Minister Accused of Insulting Minorities|url=https://balkaninsight.com/2022/01/24/montenegrin-education-minister-accused-of-insulting-minorities/|access-date=2022-01-25|website=Balkan Insight|language=en-US}}</ref> The protests are being held in multiple cities such as [[Podgorica]],<ref>{{Cite news|title=Montenegrin Cabinet Faces Vote Of No Confidence|url=https://www.rferl.org/a/montenegro-cabinet-no-confidence/31662140.html|access-date=2022-01-25|newspaper=Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty|date=19 January 2022 |language=en}}</ref> [[Bijelo Polje]] and [[Berane]]. While most have been peaceful, there have been incidents of violence at the protests, such as the assault of a reporter of [[Radio and Television of Montenegro|RTCG]], the state media of Montenegro.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Protest u Nikšiću, napadnut i dopisnik TVCG|url=https://www.vijesti.me/vijesti/politika/586191/protest-u-niksicu-napadnut-i-dopisnik-tvcg|access-date=2022-01-24|website=vijesti.me|language=cnr}}</ref> |
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On 24 January, [[Vesna Bratić]] was accused by opposition parties of insulting [[Demographics of Montenegro|national minorities]] due to comments she made about the leaders of parties that represent national minorities in Montenegro, as well as comments glorifying the [[Serbian Orthodox Church]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-24|title=Montenegrin Education Minister Accused of Insulting Minorities|url=https://balkaninsight.com/2022/01/24/montenegrin-education-minister-accused-of-insulting-minorities/|access-date=2022-01-25|website=Balkan Insight|language=en-US}}</ref> |
On 24 January, [[Vesna Bratić]] was accused by opposition parties of insulting [[Demographics of Montenegro|national minorities]] due to comments she made about the leaders of parties that represent national minorities in Montenegro, as well as comments glorifying the [[Serbian Orthodox Church]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-24|title=Montenegrin Education Minister Accused of Insulting Minorities|url=https://balkaninsight.com/2022/01/24/montenegrin-education-minister-accused-of-insulting-minorities/|access-date=2022-01-25|website=Balkan Insight|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Unlike most of the protests in Montenegro in the last few years, these protests are mostly secular. However, a lot of Serbian Orthodox Church flags and symbolism can be seen at the protests, along with the Montenegrin tricolour, which was a partly official [[Flag of Montenegro]] from 1905 to 1918. The flag is today used as a symbol of [[Serbs of Montenegro|Serb politics]] in Montenegro. |
Unlike most of the protests in Montenegro in the last few years, these protests are mostly secular. However, a lot of Serbian Orthodox Church flags and symbolism can be seen at the protests, along with the Montenegrin tricolour, which was a partly official [[Flag of Montenegro]] from 1905 to 1918. The flag is today used as a symbol of [[Serbs of Montenegro|Serb politics]] in Montenegro. |
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Along with historical flags, parody Euro bills were printed with figures such as Abazović, Joković and [[Milo Đukanović|Đukanović]] on them. |
Along with historical flags, parody Euro bills were printed with figures such as Abazović, Joković and [[Milo Đukanović|Đukanović]] on them. |
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[[File:Parody bills used in 2022 Montenegrin protests.jpg|thumb|A parody bill of 21 million EUR with Abazović and Joković on the front.]] |
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=== Slogans === |
=== Slogans === |
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Slogans used include chants like “Traitor!”, and sayings like “You took the money, Dritan!” ({{ |
Slogans used include chants like “Traitor!”, and sayings like “You took the money, Dritan!” ({{langx|cnr|Uzeo si pare, Dritane!}}),<ref>{{Cite web|title=Protest u Podgorici, prisustvovao i dio ministara; Spajić: DPS još nije pobijeđen do kraja|url=https://www.vijesti.me/vijesti/politika/586635/protest-u-podgorici-prisustvovao-i-dio-ministara-spajic-dps-jos-nije-pobijedjen-do-kraja|access-date=2022-01-24|website=vijesti.me|language=cnr}}</ref> referring to a claim that Abazović took a bribe of €21,000,000, even though this claim turned out to be false. |
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== izdaja.me == |
== izdaja.me == |
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An anonymous website was launched at https://izdaja.me that showed certain members of the [[Parliament of Montenegro]] that agreed to dismiss Krivokapić's government, with captions such as “Sold! Betrayal!” ({{ |
An anonymous website was launched at https://izdaja.me that showed certain members of the [[Parliament of Montenegro]] that agreed to dismiss Krivokapić's government, with captions such as “Sold! Betrayal!” ({{langx|cnr|Prodato! Izdaja!}}).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pojavio se sajt izdaja.me: Targetiraju se poslanici CnB i SNP i potpredsjednik Vlade|url=https://www.vijesti.me/vijesti/politika/586780/pojavio-se-sajt-izdaja-me-targetiraju-se-poslanici-cnb-i-snp-i-potpredsjednik-vlade|access-date=2022-01-24|website=vijesti.me|language=cnr}}</ref> |
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On 4 February, the host of izdaja.me went down, which was suspected to be related to the no confidence vote held against the government. As of 5 February, a [[Cloudflare]] Error 525 appears when visiting the site. |
On 4 February, the host of izdaja.me went down, which was suspected to be related to the no confidence vote held against the government. As of 5 February, a [[Cloudflare]] Error 525 appears when visiting the site. |
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| Date | 19 January 2022 2 years ago – 28 April 2022 2 years ago | ||
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Protests are being held in Montenegro against the dismissal of the Prime Minister, Zdravko Krivokapić, and the 42nd Cabinet of Montenegro, along with the possible formation of a temporary minority government. Since most ministers of the cabinet are close to Krivokapić, most ministers supported or attended these protests, including Vesna Bratić, Jakov Milatović and Milojko Spajić.[1] The protests are being held in multiple cities such as Podgorica,[2] Bijelo Polje and Berane. While most have been peaceful, there have been incidents of violence at the protests, such as the assault of a reporter of RTCG, the state media of Montenegro.[3]
On 24 January, Vesna Bratić was accused by opposition parties of insulting national minorities due to comments she made about the leaders of parties that represent national minorities in Montenegro, as well as comments glorifying the Serbian Orthodox Church.[4]
On 4 February, a vote of no confidence was held against the Krivokapić cabinet and it was dismissed.[5]
On 7 February, President of the Parliament of Montenegro, Aleksa Bečić, was dismissed.
Background
[edit]The protests started as a response to the proposition of the United Reform Action (URA) and some other parties and political leaders to dismiss the current government and Prime Minister. The reason for these propositions is that Krivokapić outright refused to dismiss some of his ministers, such as Bratić, after a majority of parliament voted to dismiss them[6] because of “not doing their jobs correctly” or being outed as extremists.[7] The protests were composed of mostly conservatives and supporters of the Serbian Orthodox Church which has a significant influence in the Krivokapić government, as most of the ministers are close to it.[8]
Symbolism and slogans
[edit]Symbolism
[edit]Unlike most of the protests in Montenegro in the last few years, these protests are mostly secular. However, a lot of Serbian Orthodox Church flags and symbolism can be seen at the protests, along with the Montenegrin tricolour, which was a partly official Flag of Montenegro from 1905 to 1918. The flag is today used as a symbol of Serb politics in Montenegro. Along with historical flags, parody Euro bills were printed with figures such as Abazović, Joković and Đukanović on them.
Slogans
[edit]Slogans used include chants like “Traitor!”, and sayings like “You took the money, Dritan!” (Montenegrin: Uzeo si pare, Dritane!),[9] referring to a claim that Abazović took a bribe of €21,000,000, even though this claim turned out to be false.
izdaja.me
[edit]An anonymous website was launched at https://izdaja.me that showed certain members of the Parliament of Montenegro that agreed to dismiss Krivokapić's government, with captions such as “Sold! Betrayal!” (Montenegrin: Prodato! Izdaja!).[10]
On 4 February, the host of izdaja.me went down, which was suspected to be related to the no confidence vote held against the government. As of 5 February, a Cloudflare Error 525 appears when visiting the site.
See also
[edit]- Montenegrin nationalist protests (2020–present)
- 2019–2020 clerical protests in Montenegro
- 2022 Montenegrin crisis
References
[edit]- ^ "Montenegrin Education Minister Accused of Insulting Minorities". Balkan Insight. 2022-01-24. Retrieved 2022-01-25.
- ^ "Montenegrin Cabinet Faces Vote Of No Confidence". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 19 January 2022. Retrieved 2022-01-25.
- ^ "Protest u Nikšiću, napadnut i dopisnik TVCG". vijesti.me (in Montenegrin). Retrieved 2022-01-24.
- ^ "Montenegrin Education Minister Accused of Insulting Minorities". Balkan Insight. 2022-01-24. Retrieved 2022-01-25.
- ^ "Pala Vlada Zdravka Krivokapića - CdM". www.cdm.me (in Montenegrin). Retrieved 2022-02-05.
- ^ "Omeragić: Još jedan pokazatelj Krivokapićeve samovolje - CdM". www.cdm.me (in Montenegrin). Retrieved 2022-01-24.
- ^ "(VIDEO)Bratić: Bake su u crnom zbog korote za Kosovom". Standard (in Montenegrin). 2020-11-10. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
- ^ "Državna nagrada za djelo koje negira Crnogorce i nacionalne manjine". www.slobodnaevropa.org (in Serbo-Croatian). Retrieved 2022-01-24.
- ^ "Protest u Podgorici, prisustvovao i dio ministara; Spajić: DPS još nije pobijeđen do kraja". vijesti.me (in Montenegrin). Retrieved 2022-01-24.
- ^ "Pojavio se sajt izdaja.me: Targetiraju se poslanici CnB i SNP i potpredsjednik Vlade". vijesti.me (in Montenegrin). Retrieved 2022-01-24.