US EditionSerbia police clash with anti-government protesters in Belgrade
- On June 28, 2025, tens of thousands gathered in Belgrade to protest against President Aleksandar Vucic, demanding early elections and an end to his 12-year rule.
- These demonstrations, led by students across the country, have been ongoing for nearly eight months following the fatal incident in November 2024 when the roof structure at the Novi Sad train station gave way, resulting in the deaths of 16 individuals.
- During violent clashes, riot police used tear gas and stun grenades against protesters chanting 'We want elections!', while Vucic accused rioters of being part of a foreign plot and promised the state would be defended.
- Authorities detained multiple individuals suspected of planning to overthrow the government, and travel to Belgrade was restricted due to a reported bomb threat, aiming to limit participation in protests.
- The unrest highlights growing dissatisfaction with Vucic's administration over alleged corruption and repression, while the president and his party continue to reject demands for snap elections.
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In Serbia's capital, after a grand demo, there were conflicts and arrests. Head of State Aleksandar Vučić does not want to show mercy.
"We want elections, we want elections!" was the cry that echoed through the streets of the Serbian capital Belgrade on Saturday. More than 100,000 people took to the streets again to protest against the government of pro-Russian populist President Aleksandar Vučić. The crowd filled Slavija Square and the surrounding streets. Police detained dozens of people after the clashes.
There have been violent clashes between the police and demonstrators in protests critical of the Serbian capital Belgrade.
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