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Students and President Vucic Hold Contrasting Rallies on Serbia's Statehood Day Amid Political Tensions

Tensions rise in Serbia as striking students protest for reforms, while President Vucic rallies supporters, both marking Statehood Day with competing messages.

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Updated: Feb 15th, 2025, 3:44 PM ET

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On Serbia's Statehood Day, striking students and supporters of President Aleksandar Vucic held separate, contrasting rallies. Students demand government accountability following a deadly train station accident, while Vucic plans nationalist messages aimed at perceived threats from the West. This division highlights the growing discontent with political corruption and authoritarian rule in Serbia. As protests escalate, students continue to seek justice and fundamental political reforms, reflecting a broader call for change in the nation.

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