Serbian protesters clash with police amid anti-government rally in Belgrade
Summary
Tens of thousands of people protested against the government in Belgrade, Serbia, led mainly by university students demanding major political changes. After a largely peaceful rally, clashes broke out between smaller groups of protesters and riot police, involving thrown objects and police dispersal actions.Key Facts
- The protest took place on May 23, 2026, in Belgrade, Serbia's capital.
- Tens of thousands of people joined the anti-government rally.
- University students led the protest, calling for early elections and an end to corruption.
- Some protesters clashed with riot police, throwing rocks, bottles, and flares.
- Police used pepper spray and anti-riot vehicles to control the crowd.
- The protests follow a series of demonstrations triggered by a train disaster in 2024 that killed 16 people.
- The train accident protests led to the resignation of former Prime Minister Milos Vucevic.
- President Aleksandar Vucic has tried to limit these student-led mass protests during his hard-line rule.
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