Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN) and Civic Alliance (CA) announce a new opportunity for local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and media outlets in Montenegro. Funded by the US State Department, the initiative seeks to combat corruption, a major impediment to establishing the rule of law in Montenegro. Background: Montenegro faces significant challenges related to corruption, […]

On October 31st of 2023, the Regional Meeting of Green Parliamentary Groups of the Western Balkans was held in Belgrade. This meeting brought together a diverse group of participants from across the Western Balkans. It showcased the commitment of various stakeholders, which included members of GPGs (Green Parliamentary Group) across the Western Balkans, staff members […]

The Civil Alliance extends congratulations on the formation of the new 44th Government of Montenegro. We wish all members of the Government success in carrying out their duties. We also congratulate the 28th convocation of the Parliament of Montenegro, hoping it will strengthen its oversight function and its role in representing citizens’ interests. This is […]

We appreciate the decision of the mandate holder, Spajić, to postpone the population census, which respects the views of minority representatives. We consider this a responsible step that can lead to constructive dialogue and political stability. Montenegro needs unity on strategic issues that are of interest to its citizens. We expect an appropriate response from […]

With great interest and participation from attendees, the Civil Alliance successfully conducted training from October 16th to 18th on the topic of effective investigation of torture and human rights violations aimed at representatives of the Police Administration, prosecutors, and judges. The training comprised three modules: Rights and obligations of persons deprived of liberty and why […]

Yesterday, the trial of police officer D.LJ continued before the Basic Court in Podgorica. Accused of extorting testimony with serious violence from Benjamin Mugosha. At the beginning, the witness/victim described the events that day, and during the proceedings, the representative of the victim and the accused police officer did not have any additional questions for […]