Vukčević said that the current government is not much different from the previous ones.
"They use the same tools to suppress all dissenters, to care equally about their seats, and the entire political elite in Montenegro is very similar, if not identical. But that will not stop our group or young people," he said.
Rastoder said that there are not many young people left in Montenegro.
"We call on all these young people to continue to believe, no matter what anyone tells them, that work and knowledge pay off. And to fight for that situation, the political reality in which work and knowledge really pay off, as best they can. Of course, we call on them to protest, and to come up with their own ways of fighting, because it is not right that someone who has worked less than you should end up in a position where they will decide about your lives, without having worked as hard as you, but only receiving a party card or a party diploma," said Rastoder.
The show also aired an interview with the acting director of the Police Administration, Lazar Šćepanović, regarding the acquittal of the defendants for the murder of Ljubiša Mrdak and the robbery of the post office in Nikšić.
Popović Samardžić said that this verdict is something that has disturbed every citizen and created a sense of insecurity.
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She said that in addition to negligent treatment, negligent trial and negligent conduct of various factors should also be recognized and institutions should be treated.
Rastoder said that their goal is to suppress violence.
Vukčević said that this case is another reason why citizens do not feel safe.
Popović Samardžić said regarding the case of Luka Stojaković that the Council for Citizen Control of Police Work will deal with the case.
Acting Director of the Police Administration Lazar Šćepanović said in an interview broadcast on the show that the facilities used by Aco Martinović, who committed a mass murder in Cetinje on January 1, were searched, and that two older rifles, two hand grenades and 100 rounds of ammunition were found.
He also said that there is a suspicion that he took the funds he used in committing the crime from a facility that was not directly connected to his apartment.
Šćepanović said that orders have been issued for the examination of phones found during the search of the premises used by Martinović.
He said that an expert examination of the four found phones had been carried out, but that he could not say that Martinović personally used them until the analysis was conducted.
Šćepanović said that the information published by some media in neighboring countries that family members had previously reported the killer for violent behavior was not accurate.
Regarding the case of Luka Stojaković, who was arrested in Montenegro earlier this month, he said that if someone refuses a test for psychoactive substances, they are deprived of their liberty and are considered to have tested positive for psychoactive substances.
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"This person convinced the police officers to take the action they were obligated to take, and any consequences that would have occurred in relation to this person if they had not taken the action, the police officers would have committed the criminal offense of negligent performance of duty," he said.
Popović Samardžić said that every citizen in Montenegro is hurt by the untouchability of public officials and the complete lack of accountability.
When asked why they did not mind the mayor of Cetinje, Nikola Đurašković, during whose term of office two tragedies occurred in Cetinje, Vukčević said that they did not mention him, but that their non-mention does not mean that someone is not responsible.
"As for the illegal tavern, it is under the jurisdiction of the local government, which means there is responsibility," said Vukčević.
Rastoder said they could not share responsibility between the security sector and the mayor.
"And is there responsibility, yes," said Rastoder.
Vukčević said that they have no political tendencies.
Rastoder said that they did not dare to blockade the faculty because they were afraid of the numbers and will of the students, who, as she said, were "completely killed in the concept."
"You have a small number of students who will study and work and be interested in the political and social situation, and you have a huge number of students, young people, who are not empowered to fight or try to become politically aware and to understand that their voice and action can do something," said Rastoder.
Vukčević said that they were an informal group of students and that at no point did they say or believe that they were making all student decisions.
He said they were supported by the councils of the four faculties.
Vukčević said that a month ago he distanced himself from both the parties and former Montenegrin President Milo Đukanović.
When asked who bothered them at the protests, Rastoder said that "they were bothered by anyone who did not come with the goal of living in a better society and anyone who put personal and party interests ahead of that goal."
"At some point, we became ashamed to say those names," Rastoder said.
Vukčević said that, among other things, Blažo Đukanović, the son of former Montenegrin President Milo Đukanović, was bothering them at the protests.
"We were bothered, I don't want to name names, we were bothered directly by all those people who influenced the security or all other sectors in the state that were destroyed in previous years. We would also be bothered if anyone came to destroy those sectors now. We believe that there has been too much partying, politicking and playing with citizens for private purposes in this state," he said.
The show featured an interview with Sinišmo Cvetić, a student representative at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade.
Popović Samardžić said that in a conversation with her psychiatrist colleagues, she had information about their level of frustration that the Ministry of Health was sending a message of disinterest in the strategy for improving mental health.
"The strategy covers the period 2019 to 2023," she said.
She said that she was told that the situation after the crime in the Medovina neighborhood of Cetinje in 2022, the trauma of those exposed to loss, remained neglected by institutions, and that only two psychiatrists in Cetinje voluntarily helped citizens who sought help.
When asked if the story would be over if Prime Minister Milojko Spajić complied with their demands and replaced Minister Danilo Šaranović with someone else from Democratic Montenegro, and removed Aleksa Bečić and replaced him with someone else, Rastoder replied that they would not go home.
"Citizens would remain vigilant and would react to such a situation and continue the fight. We assumed that such an option could happen and were prepared for it. We are not the ones who should be considering personnel," she said.
Vukčević said that all requests are important and that they would not be satisfied with resolving one request.
Vukčević said that civil disobedience will continue and that the demands will not be forgotten.
"I think the current goal of the authorities is to somehow wait this story out, to let the energy slowly die down and then continue with what they then called normal life," he said.
He said that it was not impossible for them to camp in front of other institutions, and that they did not exclusively stay at the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Rastoder said that their blockades were an expression of civil disobedience, and that they managed to mobilize citizens of other cities in a certain way.
Vukčević said that they want to be on the streets and make noise every day.
The group "Where Tomorrow?" previously organized a blockade of several hours near the Government building, and they also organized protests and roadblocks in Podgorica, while citizens independently organized blockades and gatherings in several municipalities.
Students are demanding the dismissal of Interior Minister Danilo Šaranović and Deputy Prime Minister for Security and Defense Aleksa Bečić.
They also demand proactive action by the competent institutions regarding the issue of weapons possession, reform of the system of functioning of police structures, the return of civic education as a mandatory subject in schools, as well as improving the institutional approach to mental health care.
The "Kamo Śutra" group previously announced that they would not give up on the gathering until responsibility and omissions in the actions of the competent authorities during and after the two crimes in Cetinje in which 23 people were killed are determined.
As they said earlier, they recognize the Government's activities to increase the number of police officers, improve legislation in the field of weapons, and organize public forums on the topic of mental health, but above all, it is necessary to determine responsibility for the failures in Cetinje.
On January 24, the group "Where Tomorrow?" sent five demands to Prime Minister Milojko Spajić, which they are asking for to be fulfilled.
They demanded that the Government present by February 1st all actions, measures and activities undertaken since the tragedy in Cetinje on January 1st, as well as the reasons for the fulfillment or non-fulfillment of their demands.
The first demand is the resignation of the Minister of Interior Danilo Šaranović and the Deputy Prime Minister for Security and Defense Aleksa Bečić.
"Resignation is an act of moral and objective responsibility that restores citizens' trust in the government, and demonstrates willingness to take responsibility for the consequences that occurred during political leadership. The inability to ensure the safety of citizens and the failure to take appropriate measures are the reason for the objective obligation for which responsibility for the loss of life is sought. For this reason, it is necessary that in the future the security sector is not a party prey, but is led by experts," the explanation of the request reads.
The second request is for more prompt and proactive action by the competent institutions regarding the issue of weapon possession.
"Confiscation and destruction of all illegal and concealed weapons. Review of all issued weapons permits through serious, not just formal, psychiatric and other medical and psychological examinations on an annual basis. This requirement implies the mandatory deactivation of all weapons for which permits are obtained due to sentimental value. This also means strong control of weapons possession, and a systemic approach to this issue that will not increase repression against citizens, but will strengthen safety, security and trust among citizens and towards institutions."
The third demand of the informal group of students is the reform of the system of functioning of police structures.
"We demand more regular training for police officers, which will enable them to develop communication skills, empathy and professional relations with citizens, as well as simulation programs for real crisis situations so that police officers are adequately prepared for them. We also demand the establishment of a transparent system for evaluating the work of police officers that includes the possibility of feedback from citizens on their experiences with officers. We demand adequate and competent distribution of police officers across Montenegrin cities, which would also contribute to solving the problem of centralization of Montenegro. We demand the improvement of working conditions of police officers and their professional position, primarily through the procurement of adequate equipment and means of work in accordance with EU standards. Increasing the efficiency of the Police Directorate, especially in terms of training and equipment, in order to respond more adequately and efficiently to the security challenges and criticisms to which the citizens of Montenegro are exposed."
Students are also demanding from the Prime Minister the return of civics education as a mandatory subject in primary and secondary schools.
"Creating a curriculum for implementing this subject as well as a textbook in whose creation, in addition to social and political science professors, various activists and experts in all relevant fields would participate. We especially emphasize the importance of the topics - anti-war action, conscientious objection and studying examples of civil disobedience during the militarization period in Montenegro. The obligations of the education system are to encourage the study and establishment of the peace and anti-war heritage, which is currently completely secondary to the study of the war past. The return of civic education is not just another lesson that our students need, but the main thing in their development. If we want citizens who think, participate and change things for the better, we must stop taking away from young people what belongs to them - the knowledge of how to be free and responsible people. Ignoring the need for civic education is complicity in the collapse of society. In civic education class, students should learn about their rights and obligations as citizens. Students must know how and who to turn to for every problem they face as citizens and how to help others in such situations."
The fifth requirement is to improve relationships and mental health care.
"We demand the formation of a special commission consisting of reputable psychologists and psychiatrists who will compile a psychological manual for crisis situations in which they will advise citizens on how to deal with these situations. We also demand urgent consideration of the mandatory opening of new jobs for psychologists in all Montenegrin institutions, as well as urgent consideration of the construction of a new psychiatric clinic in the north, which would also contribute to the decentralization of Montenegro. We demand that the public service promote mental health care through weekly shows dedicated exclusively to mental health care. We demand the planning of a campaign aimed at promoting mental health care, which will include holding workshops that a team of psychologists and psychiatrists will hold in all cities in Montenegro."
The statement at the time also stated that in addition to the above requests, it is necessary to consider the requests proposed by the Human Rights Action (HRA) and the Women's Rights Center, especially regarding the declaration of a moratorium on issuing permits for the possession and possession of weapons until the Law on Weapons is amended.
"We believe that fulfilling all the above requirements will benefit the entire Montenegrin society, especially young people and children, because at a time when the biggest 'concern' for security in the world is 'cyber security', we in Montenegro, unfortunately, have to worry about basic life safety because even being 'outside' and walking through the streets of Montenegro carries a great 'security risk' for us."
The students then asked Spajić to inform them in writing about all actions and deadlines set for the aforementioned requests, which should be taken by the Government, competent ministries and state administration bodies.
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