A non-fatal stabbing in Podgorica over the weekend triggered a wave of retaliatory violence and a draconian crackdown by the government, bringing simmering ethnic and regional tensions to the surface
Absolutely horrific and maddening tragedy all-round. I hope this vile and dangerous anti-Turk sentiment doesn't spread elsewhere in the WB. I have several Turkish friends in Serbia who, while typically feeling welcome and safe, always have a mental backpack prepared in case something precisely like this happens. A few years back I met some delightful Turkish tourists in Bosnia and we ended up travelling around the country together for a week or so. They mentioned having experienced antipathy in Montenegro, to the extent some restaurants/bars wouldn't accept their custom. You're entirely right, the situation does warrant elevated concern.
Absolutely horrific and maddening tragedy all-round. I hope this vile and dangerous anti-Turk sentiment doesn't spread elsewhere in the WB. I have several Turkish friends in Serbia who, while typically feeling welcome and safe, always have a mental backpack prepared in case something precisely like this happens. A few years back I met some delightful Turkish tourists in Bosnia and we ended up travelling around the country together for a week or so. They mentioned having experienced antipathy in Montenegro, to the extent some restaurants/bars wouldn't accept their custom. You're entirely right, the situation does warrant elevated concern.
Hopefully it stays contained 🙏