US EditionThousands rally in Belgrade against crackdown on student-led protests
The rally supports dismissed professors amid a government crackdown blamed for stifling academic freedom, with protests drawing hundreds of thousands across Serbia, officials and academics say.
- On Tuesday, thousands gathered in Serbia's capital accusing the government of a crackdown on universities, rallying outside the University of Belgrade headquarters on the national day of education.
- The unrest began after the Novi Sad railway station canopy collapse that killed 16, with Vladimir Djokic, head dean of the University of Belgrade, urging academics to `resist the pressure and preserve the dignity of our profession through personal example.`
- Dozens of police pushed into a faculty building in Belgrade, forcing students out and drawing international criticism over alleged violence and arbitrary detentions.
- Supporters turned out for professors and teachers, backing the `Knowledge is power` rally as President Aleksandar Vucic refused early elections and increased pressure on protesters.
- The sustained protests carry diplomatic implications for Serbia's EU ambitions as President Aleksandar Vucic seeks European Union accession while strengthening ties with Russia and China amid accusations of democratic clampdown.
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Boston Herald
Independent EspañolBy JOVANA GEC BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Thousands of people gathered in Serbia’s capital on Tuesday to accuse the government of cracking down on universities, which have been a driving force in the campaign that has shaken the autocratic rule of President Aleksandar Vucic. The protesters rallied outside the University of Belgrade on what was a national education day. The peaceful demonstration, dubbed “Knowledge is Power,” was held in support of d…
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der Standard DEThe student movement had called for a rally under the motto "Knowledge is Power"
Temple Daily Telegram
Thousands rally in Belgrade against crackdown on student-led protests
Thousands of people have protested in Serbia’s capital against a government crackdown on universities. The gathering on Tuesday came more than a year after the start of nationwide protests that have shaken autocratic President Aleksandar Vucic’s rule. Protesters rallied outside…
Students blocking Belgrade's higher education institutions organized a rally today, January 27, on Saint Sava's Day, called "Knowledge is Power." It began at 6 p.m. in front of the Rectorate building on Student Square, and continued with a protest walk to the Temple of Saint Sava, where the slava cake was cut and 16 minutes of silence were held. The students announced a new rally for Sretenje on February 15, in Šumadija.
Thousands rally in Belgrade against crackdown on student-led protests - The Morning Sun
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Thousands gathered in Serbia 's capital on Tuesday accusing the government of a crackdown on universities which have been a main force behind a campaign that has shaken autocratic President Aleksandar Vucic 's rule. Protesters rallied outside the headquarters of the University of Belgrade on what was a national day of education. The peaceful gathering, dubbed “Knowledge is power," was in support of scores of professors an…
In Belgrade, the Serbian capital, thousands of people have demonstrated against the government's failure in the school and university sector.
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