Mirjana Pajkovic, former secretary at the Ministry of Human Rights and Minorities in Montenegro, spoke in an interview for the online television portal Dan about the sex scandal that has erupted in this country, where she is the main protagonist.
She spoke about the threats and blackmail she claims she was subjected to by Dejan Vukšić, former presidential advisor and former director of the National Security Agency.
Pajković said that the state has responded inadequately to the violence against her over a long period of time, including serious threats that have not resulted in arrests.
She added that even "the state president has failed to act" on her complaints.
The former official stressed that her case shows that the law is not applied equally to everyone and that Montenegro lacks gender equality and the protection of fundamental rights, reports MEDIA.
In the interview, Pajković appealed in particular to women "not to remain silent in the face of attacks or abuse", saying that she herself considers her initial silence a "mistake".
She has indicated that "Vuksic has been patient and has repeatedly threatened her that there will be no life in Montenegro for her," due to compromising material, after she refused to act on his demands.
Pajkovic has filed several criminal charges against Vuksic and, as a lawyer, believes that current laws are not sufficient to address today's crimes, including blackmail and threats with wide-ranging personal and professional consequences.
In support of women who face discrimination, insults or other forms of improper treatment and illegal acts, the Institution of the Defender of Rights and Freedoms has called for an end to stigmatizing and intimidating campaigns against Pajković.
According to this institution, no one - regardless of the public function they hold or have held - loses the right to privacy, dignity and protection against violence.
The Basic Prosecution Office in Podgorica has filed two cases in connection with Pajkovic's allegations, while Vuksic has stated that he has no connection to the creation or distribution of compromising materials that have appeared in public. /Telegraph/
