Croats, similar to other smaller nations, have resided for centuries on their ancestral lands in Montenegro, as stated by the head of the Islamic Community, Rifat Fejzić.

“A person is a reflection of another person. Hence, someone is likely to see themselves in another. Long live Montenegro, united in diversity, and may it always represent a miniature European Union,” Fejzić expressed on Iks.

During a television broadcast, Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) priest Mijajlo Backović asserted that Roman Catholics in Boka Kotorska historically identified as Boka or Serbs until World War II.

Backović emphasized that it is beneficial for the narrative surrounding the “Lora” camp to come to public scrutiny, stating, “There had been silence about the crimes for 30 years.”

“Lora is a continuing matter. Allow me to elaborate: until World War II, Roman Catholics in Boka Bay referred to themselves as residents of Boka Bay or Serbs. Their identities were corroborated by figures such as Ivo Andrić and Meša Selimović. Subsequently, there was a push for the Croatization of Roman Catholics in Boka Bay, forcing them to adopt Croatian identity. Observing the visits from Croatian officials to the Croatian national minority, one might question their ancestry. If individuals like Adrijan Vuksanović explored their heritage, they would realize they do not originate from Croatian lineage. I respect their right to self-identification, but I’m referring to the cultural project at play. This is why Morinj is mentioned, while Lora remains overlooked,” Backović articulated.

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