The President of the Sjenica Municipality, Mersija Camović-Rebronja, announced that the state of emergency will remain in effect. This decision follows a blockade of the local landfill by residents. The emergency measures are intended to last until the situation is resolved and waste management is restored. Local authorities are working to address the grievances of the citizens to end the protest. The blockade has created significant challenges for the municipality's sanitation services. Officials emphasize the need for a sustainable solution to waste disposal in the region. The state of emergency allows the local government to implement urgent measures to protect public health.