Two candidates for Montenegrin president threatened with death

The Montenegrin police told Free Europe Radio that it is being taken into account, while the State Constitutional Prosecutor issued an order to investigate who has made the threat from the Twitter account.

The threats, linking Djukanovic's fate with that of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, were sent by an account named Boris Jankovic.

The post was accompanied by a photograph of Mussolini's execution.

Djukanovic is the candidate of the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) in Montenegro's presidential elections, which will be held on 19 March. L

On Wednesday, from the same Twitter account were death threats sent to MP Draginja Vuksanovicq Stankovic, who also competes in the presidential election.

Vuksanovic Stankovic reported the threats to police, rule authorities confirmed for Radio Free Europe.

“Threats are named as a criminal offence of the security risk, and the prosecution responsible is reported to everything”, Montenegro Police said.

During the past year, Vuksanovic Stankovic received constant threats, so by the middle of 2022, she is under 24-hour police protection.

Vuksanovic Stankovic said the threats she gets are politically motivated and that they will not stop her from political activities, including the presidential campaign.

Montenegro's technical mandate prime minister, Dritan Abazovic, condemned threats against Djukanovic and Vuksanovic Stankovic, saying they should be taken seriously.

He said there is no reason for panic, but called on police and prosecutors to investigate any threat.

In the 19 March elections in Montenegro, seven candidates will compete for president.
The current president, Djukanovic, received his mandate in 2018.

He also served as president in 1997-2003.