Milan Knežević summoned for questioning: I have no intention of appearing in court, they will have to enforce the law on me

April 29, 2026

TL;DR

Milan Knežević, leader of DNP, announced he will not appear in court for a summons related to protests against a wastewater treatment plant with an incinerator in Botun, Zeta.
Knežević stated that the state's use of force against citizens protesting the project is a reason for the DNP leaving the government.
He claims the project is against the will of the citizens of Zeta and Botun, and violates the constitution and laws.
Knežević asserted that eight people from Botun have died from oncological diseases during the five months of protest.
He accused the government of failing to fulfill promises regarding environmental remediation.
Knežević stated that he and the president of the municipality of Zeta, Mihailo Asanović, are prepared to be forcibly brought to court.
He vowed to pay any fines imposed on citizens of Zeta who supported the protest.

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