NGO and activist group: Banning Baja Mali Knindža's concert was a responsible and legal decision

The signatories said they expect all political structures and organizers of public events to demonstrate responsibility towards the community and refrain from initiatives that may cause division and destabilization, especially in environments that require additional attention when it comes to preserving interethnic trust.

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Baja Mali Knindža, Photo: Screenshot/Youtube
Baja Mali Knindža, Photo: Screenshot/Youtube
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A group of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and activists who in recent days have requested a ban on Baja Mali Knindža's performance in Pljevlja have welcomed the decision of the Police Directorate to grant their appeals. The police have banned the concert scheduled for May 21st at Trg 13. jul.

In a joint press release, this group of NGOs and activists expressed their belief that a responsible and lawful decision was made, confirming that institutions have an obligation to protect public order and peace, the safety of citizens, as well as the multiethnic and civic character of Montenegro.

"It is particularly important that the Police Directorate, in its explanation, recognized the risks of endangering human rights and freedoms, special minority rights, as well as the possibility of disrupting interethnic harmony and the security of citizens and property. Such an assessment confirms what we have been pointing out - that public space must not be used for events that may deepen divisions, incite tensions and threaten social cohesion," the statement added.

The signatories said they expect all political structures and organizers of public events to demonstrate responsibility towards the community and refrain from initiatives that may cause division and destabilization, especially in environments that require additional attention when it comes to preserving interethnic trust.

"Montenegro is a civil and multiethnic state and the protection of these values ​​is the obligation of all institutions and social actors," the statement concludes.

The signatories of the announcement are:

  • Human Rights Action, Tea Gorjanc Prelević
  • Center for Investigative Journalism of Montenegro, Milka Tadić Mijović
  • Center for Civic Education, Daliborka Uljarević
  • Spectrum Association, Jovan Džoli Ulićević
  • Center for Women's and Peace Education ANIMA, Ervina Dabižinović
  • Center for Democracy and Human Rights, Nevenka Vuksanović
  • Ipso Facto, Milena Popović Samardžić
  • Media Institute of Montenegro, Olivera Nikolić
  • Queer Montenegro, Staša Baštrica
  • Eduko Plus, Almedina Dodić
  • Anti-fascists of Cetinje, Filip Kuzman
  • Safe Women's House, Budislavka Saveljić
  • Receiving, Aida Perović
  • Montenegrin Women's Lobby, Aida Petrović
  • Center for the Development of Non-Governmental Organizations, Zorana Marković
  • Civic Initiative 21 May, Rade Bojović
  • Montenegrin Committee of Lawyers for the Protection of Human Rights, Velija Murić
  • Juventus, Ivana Vujović
  • LBTQ Women's Association "Stana", Ana Dedivanović
  • SOS Podgorica, Biljana Zekovic
  • Center for Monitoring and Research, Zlatko Vujović
  • Center for Women's Rights, Maja Raičević
  • Paula Petrićević, civic activist
  • Dina Bajramspahić, civic activist
  • Emir Pilav, civic activist
  • Sabina Talović, civic activist
  • Nikoleta Đukanović, civic activist
  • Dušan Pajović, civic activist
  • Milena Bešić, civil activist
  • Milica Kankaraš Biber

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