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AUTHOR:M.J. GDNUS
After the tragedy that befell Cetinje, the informal group of students “Where to tomorrow?” announced protests on January 5 in the Royal Capital and Podgorica.
They are calling on citizens to stand for 12 minutes at the Lovćenska Vila monument in Cetinje at 5:26 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, and pay tribute to the victims of the crime committed on January 1.
On the same day, at 7:30 p.m., the informal group of students is calling on all citizens to come and pay tribute to the victims with 12 minutes of silence and then gather in front of the Ministry of Internal Affairs building in Podgorica.
As they state, recent events in Montenegro have further contributed to citizens not feeling safe in their country. Freedom of speech, quality education, social justice, equality and security in our society are seriously threatened.
“Therefore, our goal is clear – the fight for a democratic and safe society, without violence. A society that does not agree to be silent and obey, but speaks clearly and acts in the interests of all citizens,” they added in the statement.
They emphasize that the collective of Montenegrin students has no connection with any political party and that they are organizing this protest without any party influence.
“We demand from political parties to respect this and contribute to keeping this a civic gathering, without any party symbols. Tomorrow we will also announce the protest demands. If you cannot be in Cetinje and pay your respects, pay your respects in your cities on Sunday at 5:26 p.m.,” they concluded.
“Where to Tomorrow?” is an informal group of students from various Montenegrin faculties, gathered around the common need for a safer and better life for the entire society.
“We first gathered on December 26, 2024, when we sent support to our colleagues in Serbia from the plateau in front of the Faculty of Law, and then joined the protest against sexual harassment in schools with a protest walk,” they explain.
On January 1, 12 people were killed in Cetinje, two of whom were children, and four were seriously injured.
