US EditionTensions mount ahead of a pro-government rally in Serbia to counter massive student protests
- Tensions mounted in Serbia ahead of a major rally in support of populist President Aleksandar Vucic, as he pledged to regain control following months of massive anti-corruption protests led by university students.
- Authorities have sealed off a central area in Belgrade and set up stages and food stands for Vucic's nationalist supporters, who have been bused in from elsewhere in the country and neighboring countries.
- The student-led gatherings, which have drawn hundreds of thousands of people, have posed an unprecedented challenge to Vucic, who has branded the protesting students as 'terrorists' who want to destroy the state.
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The Tribune-Democrat
Goshen NewsSerbia's populist president demands order after months of anti-corruption protests shaking his rule
Serbia's populist President Aleksandar Vucic on Saturday demanded that authorities restore “order and peace” in the Balkan country following months of anti-corruption protests that have shaken his firm grip on power.
The Straits Times
Thousands gather at pro-government rally in Serbia
BELGRADE - Thousands from towns in Serbia, Kosovo and Bosnia arrived by buses on Saturday to attend a rally in Belgrade organised in support of President Aleksandar Vucic, whose grip on power has been threatened by months of anti-corruption protests. Read more at straitstimes.com.
ABC FOX Montana
Serbian president holds nationalist rally to counter student demos
Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic declared the launch of a new political movement on Saturday as he rallied nationalist supporters in Belgrade to push back against months of protests against him.
Daily Journal
Serbia's Vucic holds rally for 'love of Serbia'
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic rallied his supporters in Belgrade on Saturday to push back against months of protests against him, telling them he will launch a new political movement.
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