Tens of thousands demand justice and protest against populist rule in Serbia
Summary
Thousands of people in Serbia protested against the government, accusing it of corruption and demanding justice for a tragic incident that occurred 10 months ago. The protests were led by students and took place in Belgrade and other towns, with some instances of police intervention. Protesters are calling for early elections, investigations into the incident, and free media.Key Facts
- Protests were sparked by a concrete canopy collapse at a train station in Novi Sad that killed 16 people.
- Protesters blame corruption and government negligence for the incident.
- The protests are demanding early elections and accountability for those responsible for the collapse.
- Police clashed with protesters in some areas, slightly injuring some.
- The Serbian President, Aleksandar Vucic, has threatened a crackdown against protestors.
- Over 100 professors were replaced after supporting the protests.
- Vucic traveled to China while protests continued, where he joined a meeting with leaders from Russia, China, North Korea, Belarus, and Iran.
- Supporters of Vucic also held marches in some Serbian towns, showing deep divisions in the country.
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