Serbia arrests six people suspected of plotting election-day violence
Prosecutors say the suspects recruited people for attacks on political opponents and police, as opposition figures questioned the timing of the detentions.
- On Wednesday, Serbian police arrested six people suspected of plotting violence against police and political opponents during the parliamentary election on Sunday, October 25, 2026, prosecutors said.
- Former President Aleksandar Vucic called this early election to extend his 12-year hold on power, following 18 months of anti-government student protests across Serbia.
- The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office stated five suspects in Novi Sad "incited and encouraged the overthrow of the highest state authorities by force," while a Belgrade arrestee trained teams as if "preparing for war."
- Police appeared at addresses of several activists from Belgrade Stays, the informal opposition group, and authorities detained another Student List member in Vrnjacka Banja on Wednesday.
- Sunday's election is a close race between a list backed by Vucic and the Student List, which pledges to fight graft and ensure the rule of law.
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Serbia arrests activists suspected of plotting election-day violence
Credit: Gavrilo AndrićSerbian police arrested six people on suspicion of planning violence against police and political opponents during the October 25 parliamentary election, as the country faces one of its most contested votes in years.
Serbian police have arrested six people who allegedly planned to use violence during the upcoming elections. The judiciary says it is as if they were "preparing for war." Parliamentary elections are being held on Sunday.
Police in Novi Sad and Belgrade have arrested two suspects, who are believed to have Croatian citizenship. Official Zagreb denies involvement.
Croatia has reacted after the arrests in Serbia of several people suspected of preparing unrest during the parliamentary elections, while recommending its citizens to postpone non-essential travel to this country, due to the political and security situation. The Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs stated that it had not received official notification from the Serbian authorities about the arrests. According to it, the latest accusa…
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