If there is a larger influx of migrants to Montenegro, they should have a humane approach, not a barbed wire approach, say Democratic Montenegro, while the Democratic Front (DF) say they don't see why Montenegro would accept migrants when they are sent from its borders. returned by Serbia and Croatia.
That the situation with migrants is worrying was confirmed by Prime Minister Duško Marković, who recently said in Austria that in the first five months of this year, around 1.500 illegal crossings from Albania to Montenegro were registered. And foreign media are increasingly writing about the new Balkan route for migrants, who, according to Reuters, will try to reach the countries of Western Europe via Albania and Montenegro, although, as they say, the influx of migrants to Montenegro is still modest.
At the height of the migrant crisis, in 2015, most emigrants from Syria, Afghanistan, and Pakistan tried to reach Western Europe through Greece, Serbia, Croatia, and Hungary, but that route was blocked by barbed wire, a large number of policemen, and even violent stops. migrants who tried to cross the borders. Recently, Montenegro also has barbed wire, which it received as a donation from the government of Hungary, the country that until now dealt with migrants the most cruelly. Nevertheless, Marković said from Austria that they will not be placed at the borders, and he also announced that one of the former military checkpoints on the border with Albania will be turned into a reception center for migrants.
Democratic Montenegro says that the essence of the relationship should be respect for the rights of migrants, as well as the protection of its citizens and the prevention of abuses.
"Our people are not known for turning their heads away from those in need. Helping someone who is in trouble is charity, and as Marko Miljanov says: "Charity is our free teacher, who helps us and calls us to good at every moment", they told "Vijesta" from Demokrat.
On the other hand, DF deputy Jovan Vučurović says that "Marković bent like a stick before the demands that Montenegro become a refugee camp and that tens of thousands of migrants flood us." "Which is unacceptable and simply must not be allowed, because Montenegro has neither economic nor other capacities for such an adventure, which would threaten the safety and security of citizens," he said.
The most dangerous thing, claims Vučurović, is that Marković does not think about the consequences. "And as such, he once again shows that he is not up to the function he unfortunately covers, because he openly pushes the country of 600 inhabitants into chaos and disappearance. "Croatia, Hungary, and Bulgaria are returning them from their borders, and I don't see why Montenegro, which is impoverished and affected by a severe internal crisis, would accept them," said the DF deputy.
However, Democratic Montenegro says that the principles of universality say that there are human rights that stem from human dignity. And we must treat those unfortunates as an equal part of humanity, not as its subcategory. "One should certainly be aware that sudden and unforeseen global processes cause unknowns and in the eyes of many ordinary people they appear as some kind of "foreigner's hand" that can threaten domestic affairs and domestic identity," said Aleksa Bečić's party.
Vučurović claims that "not even Albania and the fake state of Kosovo want refugee camps." "But they want a puppet government, Soros' puppet Marković and dutiful NGOs. To conclude, the DF is strongly against the construction of those camps, because it will threaten the security of the country, and these migrants will become more and more nervous and prone to violence over time", claims the DF deputy.
Stanišić: The government is capable of responding to this challenge
The MP of the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) and the president of the Parliamentary Security Committee, Obrad Mišo Stanišić, says that the Government is ready to face this security challenge. "The government has a strategy ready and will certainly adequately respond to that security challenge," Stanišić told "Vijesti". According to Stanišić, the Security Committee has not yet discussed the possible influx of migrants. "The problem has not escalated yet and there was no need. But we are certainly ready to respond to that challenge", says Stanišić.
A sensible policy to reassure citizens that they are protected
The Democrats add that a reasonable policy is now needed that would remove the doubts of the citizens of Montenegro. "A reasonable policy should remove doubts, convince local citizens that they are protected and that abuses are prevented, but also send a message of humanity, tolerance and benevolence towards people who are in trouble," say Democrats.
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