PODGORICA, Montenegro - A Montenegrin court early Saturday released from detention three pro-Serb opposition lawmakers who were jailed following turmoil in parliament over the vote on a contested church property law. The Serbian Orthodox Church in Montenegro says the new law allows the state to take away its properties. Police detained 22 people, including 17 lawmakers, suspected of taking part in the parliamentary unrest. Montenegro split again from Serbia in 2006 but its 620,000 people remain divided over whether the country should pursue closer ties with its neighbour. About 30% of Montenegro’s population identify as Serbs and mostly opposed the split from Serbia.

Source: thestar December 28, 2019 11:48 UTC