Clashes in Belgrade as student-led protests demand elections
Summary
Protests led by students demanding early elections have caused clashes with riot police in Belgrade, Serbia. The protests began over a deadly train station accident blamed on corruption and have continued to challenge President Aleksandar Vucic’s government.Key Facts
- Students led large antigovernment protests in Belgrade calling for elections and rule of law.
- Protests started after a train station collapse in November 2024 killed 16 people, blamed on corruption during renovation.
- The protests forced Prime Minister Milos Vucevic to resign in January 2025.
- Serbia’s state railway canceled all trains to Belgrade to limit protester travel on Saturday.
- Clashes occurred near a camp of Vucic supporters set up as protection against protesters.
- President Vucic accused protesters of violence and said the state will continue to work legally.
- International groups criticized Serbia’s government for harsh police tactics and human rights issues.
- Serbia seeks EU membership but risks losing funding due to concerns about its democracy under Vucic.
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