Montenegro Protesters Denounce 'Fake' Opposition

Opposition supporters in Montenegro rallied on Wednesday as leaders pledged fresh protests until their demands are met for the resignation of Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic and the formation of an interim government.

Hundreds of opposition protesters gathered in front of parliament to denounce Djukanovic's administration, the public broadcaster RTCG and what they called "the fake opposition."

One of the 0pposition leaders, Andrija Mandic, told the crowd that there would be no negotiations with Djukanovic except on the formation of a transitional government.

"We shall continue because thousands of people are following the politics of protest and we have to go all the way," he said.

Speakers at the rally attacked three other opposition parties for not joining the protests in Podgorica.

Last week, the Democratic Front called on all other opposition parties to join the protest against Djukanovic who they accuse of corruption, undemocratic practices and perpetuating election fraud.

The other opposition parties, excluding the Front, in November agreed to hold crisis talks with the speaker of parliament, Ranko Krivokapic, on condition that elections are held under new electoral laws by next autumn.

"We will keep protesting against the dictator, seeking his downfall and the transitional government, but also against the false opposition," one of the Front's leaders, Nebojsa Medojevic, said on Wednesday, referring to the opposition parties taking part in talks with the government.

Demonstrators also accused the public broadcaster of acting as the mouthpiece of Djukanovic's government and of biased reporting.

"RTCG is a miracle of the 20th century. It receives 10 million euro from the budget while...