Operational team formed to support citizens of Cetinje after the tragedy

The meeting discussed specific programs of continuous psychosocial support for all categories of the population, as well as measures for monitoring mental health after the tragedy of January 1st.

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Photo: Capital Cetinje
Photo: Capital Cetinje
Disclaimer: The translations are mostly done through AI translator and might not be 100% accurate.

The Royal Capital of Cetinje announced that an Operational Team has been formed to support the citizens of Cetinje after the tragedy that occurred on January 1st.

That day, Cetinje resident Aco Martinović shot and killed 13 fellow citizens, and then committed suicide.

The royal capital announced that, at the initiative of the Mayor of Cetinje, Nikola Đurašković, a meeting was held in that city today to discuss specific programs of continuous psychosocial support for all categories of the population, as well as measures for monitoring mental health after the aforementioned tragedy.

The meeting was attended by: Prime Minister Milojko Spajić, Minister of Health Vojislav Šimun, Minister of Social Welfare, Family Care and Demography Damir Gutić, representatives of the Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation, the Clinical Center of Montenegro, the Center for Social Work for the Royal Capital of Cetinje, directors of health institutions from Cetinje, and representatives of the Association of Psychologists of Montenegro and the Royal Capital of Cetinje.

"The participants of the meeting expressed concern for the emotional state of all citizens of Cetinje, especially the families of the victims, children and young people. One of the key conclusions was that it is necessary to provide long-term and comprehensive support so that society can recover from the consequences of this tragic event. All those present emphasized the importance of joint action by all levels of government and civil society organizations and agreed to form an Operational Team composed of representatives of all relevant institutions," the statement reads.

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