2010-07-02: Pressure on human rights defenders in Montenegro

On June 25 two human rights defenders in Montenegro where brought in for interrogation by the Police without legal basis for the action. Civil Rights Defenders believe that the action represents pressure against those who express critical opinions about the fight against corruption and organised crime in Montenegro. Read our letter to the Prime Minister and Minister of Internal Affairs and Public Administration:

PDF: Protection of Human Rights Defenders in Montenegro

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