The article, reflecting on historical and contemporary issues regarding the treatment of ethnic Turks in Montenegro, discusses the resurgence of anti-Turk sentiment and failed government responses to rising fascism. It starts by recalling the violent anti-Turk actions of the 1990s and argues that, despite Turks having left the region long ago, they remain a symbolic target for nationalist sentiments.
The author connects recent events, termed as Montenegro’s “Crystal Night,” to a broader neo-fascist agenda, emphasizing the manipulation of public perception against immigrants and the silence of political institutions when faced with falsehoods about Turkish residency. The piece critiques the Montenegrin government’s complicity, the Bosniak Party’s cowardice, and highlights the historical pattern of scapegoating marginalized communities, indicating a troubling relationship between power dynamics and societal violence.
It underscores the necessity of confronting fascism in Montenegro, advocating for a renewed collective resistance against oppressive ideologies, irrespective of the targeted ethnic group. The call to action emphasizes the importance of civic responsibility in countering the ongoing threats of fascist ideologies and reminds readers of past atrocities resulting from unchecked prejudice and mob justice.
