Antigovernment protesters clash with police in several Serbian cities
Summary
Protesters clashed with police in Belgrade and other Serbian cities over several nights, opposing the government led by President Aleksandar Vucic. The protests initially began after a tragic accident, leading to demands for government accountability and early elections. Despite the unrest, President Vucic has not agreed to call early elections and claims the protests are a foreign effort against him.Key Facts
- Protesters and police clashed in Serbia's capital, Belgrade, and other cities like Valjevo and Novi Sad.
- The protests started after a deadly accident at a railway station in November, which killed 16 people.
- Demonstrations escalated into calls for early elections due to concerns about corruption.
- The protests were peaceful at first but turned violent when pro-government groups attacked demonstrators.
- Videos online suggest police used force against unarmed protesters, although police denied these claims.
- The protests led to the resignation of the prime minister and the government's collapse, but President Vucic remains in office.
- President Vucic claims the protests are part of a foreign effort to remove him from power.
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