NGO Vršnjak: Violence continues, because nothing is done to combat it

"We publicly apologize to the boys who were victims of violence and hooliganism in Bar, and we believe that every honest citizen of Montenegro, brought up in the debt of their ancestors - to be a good host and a good friend to all well-intentioned people - apologizes to them and is ashamed of the actions of the group of bullies."

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Encouraged bullies continue to commit violence, without fear of punishment, because they testify that nothing is being done to suppress violence, and precisely the absence of reaction from the authorities can now be their excuse.

This was announced by the non-governmental organization "Vršnjak" after the last incident in Bar, sending a public apology and support to the beaten athletes from Sarajevo and their families.

"We publicly apologize to the boys who were victims of violence and hooliganism in Bar, and we believe that every honest citizen of Montenegro, brought up in the debt of their ancestors - to be a good host and a good friend to all well-intentioned people - apologizes to them and is ashamed of the actions of the group of bullies." , they said from that NGO.

In a statement delivered to Vijesti, they point out that it is unfortunate that two young athletes survived.

"Montenegro does not educate and nurture violent people, on the contrary, the majority of Montenegro teaches children and youth to be like their ancestors, who knew that it was human to protect others from themselves. What happened in Bar is unacceptable behavior and should not be allowed again tolerate. We must not silently approve the decisions of prosecutors not to arrest violent people, especially those who are of an age when they are criminally responsible," said the NGO.

They point out that the decision of the prosecutor's office - to prosecute the four thugs from Bara in regular proceedings, encourages those delinquents to attack someone next time.

"Perhaps already today, or tomorrow. With mild reactions, or even none, we encourage them to continue with violence. If we do not want to witness broken heads of children, psychological abuse and violence of all kinds every day, we must put an end to the practice that gives them the wind at their backs "As always, the responsibility lies with all of us, and we know that where there is a will, there is a way," they pointed out from "Vršnjak".

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