US EditionSerbia police clash with anti-government protesters in Belgrade
- On June 28, tens of thousands of protesters gathered at Slavija Square in Belgrade, Serbia, demanding snap elections, with independent estimates reaching 140,000 attendees.
- Since last December, protests erupted after the Novi Sad railway station roof collapse killed 16, fueled by public outrage over government corruption and negligence.
- According to police, 36,000 people were present at the rally’s start, while the Archive of Public Gatherings estimated about 140,000 participants.
- Serbian President Vucic announced more arrests after clashes, with police reporting 48 officers and 22 protesters injured during the unrest.
- With elections due in 2027, ongoing protests threaten President Vucic's grip on power amid rising unrest and calls for accountability.
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On Saturday, in Belgrade, the Serbian capital, tens of thousands of people demonstrated against the regime of Aleksandar Vučić and for early parliamentary elections, followed by clashes between the police and demonstrators. The protests in Serbia have been going on for eight months. The accident at Novi Sad station on November 1, 2024 caused 16 people to die.
Winnipeg Sun
Serbian police remove street blockades in Belgrade and make new arrests as tensions persist
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) -- Serbian police removed street blockades in the capital Belgrade early Monday that were set up as part of a protest over a spate of arrests of anti-government protesters after a massive rally demanding an early parliamentary election.
A large group of citizens gathered in front of the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade to protest against the arrest of students. The crowd chanted "resign", "arrest Vučić", "release them all" and whistled. There is also a reinforced police presence in front of the court. Traffic is blocked in several streets in the city center.
Thousands of anti-government protesters block several avenues in Belgrade during the night of Sunday to Monday, following a giant rally to demand early elections.
Arrests and injuries have occurred in the case of protests critical of the government in Belgrade
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