US EditionTens of thousands march in Serbia's capital, demand snap vote
- On September 1, 2025, a large crowd of demonstrators gathered in Belgrade, Serbia, to mark ten months since the deadly collapse of a train-station canopy in Novi Sad.
- The protests began after the November 2024 collapse killed 16 people and triggered public outrage over corruption and negligence linked to the disaster.
- The predominantly peaceful demonstrations, organized by high school and university students, called for prompt polling, thorough inquiries, legal action against those accountable, and unrestricted media access, despite sporadic confrontations with law enforcement.
- Participants expressed their resolve to seek justice for the tragedy and work towards improving the nation, emphasizing their commitment to this cause until its conclusion. Additionally, one protester described holding elections as the sole means to address ongoing corruption.
- The protests have intensified pressure on President Aleksandar Vucic, who denies wrongdoing, brands demonstrators as terrorists, and has threatened crackdowns amid deep political divisions.
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Tens of thousands march in Serbia's capital, demand snap vote
Tens of thousands of protesters silently marched in Belgrade on Monday to commemorate the deaths of 16 people killed when a roof on a renovated railway station collapsed, demanding snap elections they hope would oust President Aleksandar Vucic and his ruling SNS party.
In Serbia thousands have been protesting against government and corruption for months. The trigger is a fatal accident in which a station roof falls for waiting people. Demonstrators call for new elections and commemorate the victims with a silent protest.
Several Serbian cities held peaceful protest rallies on Monday evening to commemorate the 16 deaths that occurred when a train canopy collapsed at Novi Sad's train station 10 months ago. Police dispersed the marchers in Novi Sad with stun grenades as they headed towards the student campus, Serbian online portal N1 reported.
For ten months, many people in Serbia have been demonstrating regularly against the government. After violent riots last month, there has been another big rally - with a silent sign.
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