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Botun residents sue Montenegro for 1.1 million euros over pollution
Forty-four residents of Botun have filed a lawsuit against the state of Montenegro, seeking a total of 1.1 million euros in damages. The plaintiffs, represented by attorney Danilo Vujanović, filed the suit with the Basic Court in Podgorica on September 30.
The lawsuit alleges that long-term exposure to pollution from red mud pools has violated the residents' right to life and posed serious health risks. Vujanović stated that the state has been aware of the environmental issues for decades but failed to implement necessary protections.
Evidence cited in the case includes documentation from the Center for Ecotoxicological Testing and the Agency for Environmental Protection, which indicate excessive concentrations of pollutants in the soil, air, and groundwater. While the Montenegrin government declared the remediation of the red mud pools an absolute priority in January, Vujanović noted that similar decisions were made in 2016 and 2021 without adequate follow-up action.
Entities
Agency for Environmental Protection · Botun · Center for Ecotoxicological Testing · Danilo Vujanović · Montenegro
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The total amount of damages sought is 1.1 million euros. rtnk.me · www.sjevercg.me · www.dan.co.me
- [● 3 SOURCES] The pollution stems from red mud pools. rtnk.me · www.sjevercg.me · www.dan.co.me
- [● 3 SOURCES] Each of the 44 plaintiffs is seeking 25,000 euros in compensation. rtnk.me · www.sjevercg.me · www.dan.co.me
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Montenegrin government passed a decision in January of this year stating that the remediation of the red mud pools is an absolute priority. www.sjevercg.me
- [● 3 SOURCES] Forty-four residents of Botun have filed a lawsuit against the state of Montenegro. rtnk.me · www.sjevercg.me · www.dan.co.me
- [● 2 SOURCES] The lawsuit was submitted to the Basic Court in Podgorica on September 30. rtnk.me · www.dan.co.me
- [● 3 SOURCES] The state has known about the pollution problem for decades but failed to take action to protect Botun residents. rtnk.me · www.sjevercg.me · www.dan.co.me
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Data from the Center for Ecotoxicological Testing indicates excessive concentrations of pollutants in soil, groundwater, and air. www.sjevercg.me