Boris Bogdanovic, the president of the Democratic Party of Montenegro’s parliamentary group, has condemned a series of threatening messages directed at members of his party, including Anđela Vojinović and Zdenka Popović. These threats have escalated to alarming levels, with Bogdanovic himself receiving a death threat from an individual affiliated with the ruling party, the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS).
In a statement, Bogdanovic emphasized that this situation extends beyond political disagreements or typical campaign disputes. He described the threats as “an open display of hatred,” reflecting a disturbing trend of intimidation and violence aimed at silencing dissenting voices in Montenegro. He stated, “When someone tells you that you will be killed, you have crossed from the realm of politics into the most dangerous form of extremism.”
Bogdanovic raised concerns that these incidents are not isolated occurrences. He suspects the existence of an organized network that systematically spreads hate and targets individuals who oppose the DPS. He stated, “The public has the right to know who finances this digital poisoning, who operates these cowardly profiles, and who is orchestrating these campaigns of intimidation.”
The allegations suggest that this network could be linked to prominent figures within the DPS, including Aca Đukanović and Aca Mijajlović. Bogdanovic warned that if these ties are confirmed, it would reveal the true nature of the party’s leadership, which he claims hides behind a facade of European values while perpetuating old-school tactics of fear and violence.
He stressed that threats of violence will not deter him or his colleagues. “The more monstrous their threats become, the clearer it is how much they fear the truth and the fight against what they have created over the years,” he declared. Bogdanovic called on relevant authorities to swiftly identify and prosecute those responsible for these threats, asserting that any delay would send a message that political terror is permissible.
In his closing remarks, he voiced a commitment to free speech and the right to political dissent in Montenegro. “This is not just a political battle; it is a struggle for fundamental civilization. In this fight, we will not retreat an inch,” he concluded.
The escalating climate of fear and intimidation in Montenegro raises significant concerns about the state of democracy and civil rights in the country. As the situation develops, the call for accountability and justice remains a pressing issue for both politicians and citizens.
