Large crowds converge in Belgrade for protest rally against Serbia’s president and government
- At least 100,000 people attended a rally in Belgrade, protesting against President Aleksandar Vucic's government, which is described as the largest ever in Serbia by independent media.
- The rally was part of a nationwide anti-corruption movement sparked by a November train station accident that killed 15 people.
- University students, who have led the protests, ended the demonstration early citing safety concerns after sporadic clashes with police, while thousands remained on the streets.
- Police reported that the crowd peaked at 107,000, making it the largest rally in Serbian history, while transport links were canceled to manage the influx of protesters into the capital.
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The Largest Protest in Serbian History
by Martin Armstrong, Armstrong Economics: Civil unrest erupted in Serbia over the weekend leading to the largest protest in Belgrade’s history. Tensions have been building since November after a deadly disaster in Novi Sad that most believe could have been prevented. Between 100,000 and 400,000 Serbians took to the streets to demand that the government […]

'No going back': Serbia protests heap pressure on government
Serbia's embattled government is facing a watershed moment, analysts said Monday, after a massive student-led rally in Belgrade over endemic corruption saw the capital engulfed by a sea of demonstrators.
For months, the people of Serbia have been demonstrating against corruption in their country. On Saturday, the wave of protest in Belgrade reached a new climax.
Vučić Got the “Message” After Hundreds of Thousands Protested in Belgrade
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has conceded to protesters and promised open dialogue and anti-corruption reforms. The action comes after hundreds of thousands gathered in Belgrade to protest a deadly accident at a train station last year. It was the largest public demonstration in Serbia in 25 years. “All people in the government have to understand the message when this many people gather,” Vučić said in a press conference on Saturday, March…
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