In 1866, the International Commission of Europe decided that Nikshiq (Niksic) and Novo Selo was to belong to Albania. However, the Montenegrin imperialism led to a violation of the commissions decision. This forced Ismail Pasha, the governor of Albania, to fortify Novo Selo.

Cited:

“From Cattaro, the “AAZ” writes: In neighboring Montenegro, they seem to be expecting European complications, for they are preparing with all their might. The plan is to first invade Albania and conquer Novo Selo, a town inhabited by Montenegrins but designated as belonging to Albania by the International Commission during the border settlement.

Therefore, the governor of Albania, Ismael Pasha, who learned of the preparations in the Montenegro Mountains, immediately advanced troops toward the border and hastily fortified Novo Selo. On the northern side, the Montenegrins intend to advance against Niksic in order to capture this strategically important point. However, the Turks are not blind and have made preparations in all directions, so that a Montenegrin war, if isolated and without external support, has little chance of success. “

Reference

https://dea.digar.ee/?a=d&d=revalschezeitung18660421.1.2&srpos=1&e=——186-en-25-revalschezeitung-1–txt-txIN%7ctxTI%7ctxAU%7ctxTA-albanien————