Serbian protesters rally in Belgrade to demand snap election
Summary
Thousands of protesters gathered in Belgrade, Serbia, to demand early elections and express dissatisfaction with President Aleksandar Vucic's 12-year rule. The protests were largely driven by university students, following a tragic incident where 16 people died in a building collapse allegedly linked to corruption. Despite the unrest, Vucic remains in power and has not agreed to call for early elections.Key Facts
- Tens of thousands of people protested in Belgrade calling for early elections.
- President Aleksandar Vucic has been in power for 12 years.
- The protests were organized primarily by university students.
- A building collapse last year that killed 16 people triggered the protests.
- Many blame the government for corruption and negligence in infrastructure.
- Serbia's railway company stopped train services due to an alleged bomb threat.
- President Vucic accused unnamed foreign powers of influencing the protest.
- Vucic’s party supporters were bused in for a counter-demonstration.
- Vucic has refused to call for early elections, aiming to complete his term.
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