Serbian police fire tear gas at protesters demanding end to Vucic rule
Summary
Serbian police used tear gas and stun grenades against protesters in Novi Sad who were demanding early elections and the resignation of President Aleksandar Vucic. These protests have been frequent since an incident involving a train station roof collapse that killed 16 people last year. The president blamed foreign forces for supporting the protests and mentioned that his supporters plan to hold their own demonstrations.Key Facts
- Serbian police fired tear gas and stun grenades in Novi Sad at antigovernment protesters.
- Protesters are asking for early elections and President Vucic's resignation.
- The protests partly started after a train station roof collapse in Novi Sad killed 16 people.
- President Vucic blamed foreign security services for supporting the demonstrations.
- The protests have been mostly peaceful but recently became more violent.
- President Vucic criticized the protesters and announced his supporters would hold rallies.
- There are accusations that police used excessive force, but authorities deny this.
- Vucic's party, the Serbian Progressive Party, has held counter-rallies in response.
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