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Montenegrin police claimed that provocateurs are trying to incite violence during the parliamentary elections on Sunday, while the opposition claimed authorities were trying to create a climate of fear.
Ethnic Albanians from US and Europe are travelling to Montenegro to support an alliance of Albanian parties at the August 30 general election, but opposition politicians accuse the authorities of using them to rig the vote.
The failure of opposition parties to unite has reduced their chances of toppling veteran strongman Milo Djukanovic, experts say – while the choice of election day in mid-summer could also disadvantage them.
Montenegrin police have detained dozens of people following pro-Serbian rallies in Podgorica and other cities across the Balkan country. The rallies were called by opposition figures who are seeking closer ties with Serbia and Russia. The June 24 protests reflect mounting political tensions in Montenegro ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for August 30.
Montenegrin President Milo Djukanovic has criticized Kosovo and Albanian officials for supporting the ethnic Albanian coalition that won local elections held in the recently reconstituted municipality of Tuzi.
Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Montenegro's capital to demand the resignation of President Milo Djukanovic, as well as other government and judiciary officials they accuse of turning a blind eye to corruption. The March 2 protest in Podgorica was the fourth such rally in as many weeks.