PODGORICA, Montenegro — Montenegro’s parliament on Monday moved towards lifting the parliamentary immunity of two pro-Russian opposition MPs over their suspected involvement in a foiled coup last October. Montenegrin authorities have accused the alleged coup plotters, including DF leaders, of seeking to seize parliament and assassinate former premier Milo Djukanovic on the day of the October 16 elections. DF leaders have repeatedly denied involvement in the plot, claiming the government set them up. On Sunday, 52-year old Mandic, whose driver was arrested last week also on suspicion of involvement in the plot, warned the prosecutor that "clashes" could erupt if the DF leaders were charged. Russia has branded Montenegro’s NATO bid "a provocation", however.

Source: Viet Nam News February 14, 2017 04:03 UTC