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Montenegro Arrests Turkish and Azeri Nationals Amid Surge in Weekend Violence
Montenegro has witnessed unrest following the stabbing of a local man by a group of Turks, leading to the arrest of Turkish and Azeri nationals and a suspension of visa-free entry for Turks.
- In Podgorica, Montenegro, a Montenegrin man was stabbed on Saturday night after an altercation with a group of Turks, sparking a violent response.
- Following the violence, authorities detained dozens of Turkish and Azeri nationals, prompting President Jakov Milatovic to urge calm and stability in Montenegro.
- Prime Minister Milojko Spajic announced the temporary suspension of the visa-free regime for Turkish nationals as a precautionary measure against further unrest.
Why It Matters
This incident underscores rising tensions in Montenegro involving foreign nationals, particularly from Turkey, and highlights the governments efforts to maintain public order amid increasing violence in the region.