Rival Protester Groups Clash Anew in Serbia Amid Escalating Political Crisis
- Serbia's police reported the detention of hundreds during anti-government protests on August 15, 2025.
- Clashes from the protests resulted in 42 injured police officers, according to Interior Minister Ivica Dacic.
- Opposition leader Dragan Djilas condemned the police's actions, stating, "They are beating up people on the streets."
- EU Commissioner Marta Kos described the violence at the protests as "deeply concerning.
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In Serbia, hundreds arrested in violent anti-government protests amid reports of police brutality
The unrest in Belgrade and throughout the country marked a serious escalation of more than nine months of largely peaceful demonstrations led by Serbia's university students that have shaken Vucic's firm grip on power.


Protesters attacked police officers and smashed the ruling party headquarters in Belgrade and Novi Sad.
Serbs Stage Violent Protests Against President Vučić - teleSUR English
Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš and Pančevo awoke to streets littered with stones and charred garbage containers. On Friday, Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic confirmed that 37 people were arrested and 42 police officers were injured during violent protests against the government led by President Aleksandar Vučić. RELATED: Serbia Battles Hundreds of Wildfires as Heatwave Triggers National Emergency “The police were brutally attacked, and the police …
In Serbia, months-long protests against corruption are escalating. Brutal riots are taking place. The supporters of the government camp are also not afraid of violence.
For days there have been clashes between anti-government protesters and supporters of President Vučić, with dozens injured and arrests
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