US EditionPolice Use Tear Gas to Disperse Serbia Anti-Government Protesters
Protests sparked by the fatal Novi Sad train station collapse have led to police using tear gas on thousands demanding early elections to oust President Vucic and the ruling party.
- On Friday, police used teargas and stun grenades at a university campus in Novi Sad to disperse thousands protesting for a snap vote to oust President Aleksandar Vucic and the Serbian Progressive Party .
- The November collapse of the Novi Sad railway station roof that killed 16 people ignited months of protests blamed on entrenched corruption, with demands for a transparent investigation.
- Protesters scuffled with police in front of the faculty of philosophy, Novi Sad, throwing flares and bottles; eleven police officers were injured and several dozen arrests made after clashes that turned violent on August 13.
- The protests forced the prime minister's resignation and toppled his cabinet, increasing pressure on President Aleksandar Vucic, who said `People in Serbia should know that the state is stronger than anyone... that will always be the case` and announced pro-government rallies on Sunday.
- Students and watchdogs accuse President Aleksandar Vucic of organized crime ties, while authorities reject brutality claims despite videos showing police violence.
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During anti-government protests in the Serbian city of Novi Sad, police used tear gas and stun grenades on Friday evening to disperse thousands of demonstrators.
Svenska Dagbladet
AftonbladetSerbian police used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse anti-government protesters in the city of Novi Sad on Friday evening.
The French news agency Agence France-Presse reported tonight that "police used tear gas to disperse" demonstrations in Novi Sad "where thousands of people once again demanded early elections in Serbia."
Serbian police use teargas to disperse anti-government protesters
Serbia’s police on Friday used teargas and stun grenades at a university campus in Novi Sad to disperse protesters who demanded a snap vote they hope would oust president Aleksandar Vucic and his ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS).
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