What are Serbia’s protesters demanding, and what’s next?
Summary
Thousands protested in Serbia's capital, Belgrade, against President Aleksandar Vucic and his government, accusing them of corruption and restricting democratic freedoms. The protests, ongoing since a deadly infrastructure failure last year, led to clashes with police, resulting in injuries and arrests.Key Facts
- Protesters criticized President Vucic, calling his government "illegitimate."
- Demonstrations have been happening for nearly eight months.
- Protests escalated after a railway station collapse caused 16 deaths, sparking allegations of government negligence.
- During the latest protest, 48 police officers and several protesters were injured.
- Police arrested 77 people; 38 remain in custody facing criminal charges.
- Demonstrators want snap elections and reforms for fair elections.
- They also demand changes to the education system and fair wages for education workers.
- Authorities claimed 36,000 attended the protest, while other estimates suggest 140,000.
- The government accused the protesters of being influenced by foreign powers, without providing evidence.
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