Massive Anti-Government Protests Erupt in Serbia Amid Calls for Early Elections
Tens of thousands protest in Serbia's capital against President Vucic, leading to numerous arrests and accusations of authoritarianism amid demands for early elections.
Overview
- Tens of thousands participated in anti-government protests in Serbia's capital, demanding early elections and accountability from the government.
- Clashes with police resulted in dozens of arrests, with 48 officers injured and 22 protesters requiring medical assistance during the protests.
- Critics accuse President Vucic of authoritarianism, citing a decade of increasing repression and the government's handling of recent tragedies.
- The protests were partly triggered by a train station canopy collapse that killed 16 people, highlighting issues of government negligence.
- Despite public pressure and protests, President Vucic has rejected calls for a snap election, instead promising more arrests of demonstrators.
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The protests were partly triggered by the collapse of a train station canopy in Novi Sad that killed 14 people, which protesters blame on government corruption and negligence.
President Aleksandar Vucic has rejected calls for snap elections and promised more arrests of demonstrators, while police clashed with protesters resulting in dozens of arrests and numerous injuries.
Critics accuse President Vucic of authoritarianism and of overseeing a decade of increasing repression, including the mishandling of recent tragedies such as the train station canopy collapse.
Approximately 140,000 protesters rallied in Belgrade, leading to clashes with riot police who used tear gas and detained dozens of demonstrators.
The clashes resulted in dozens of arrests, injuries to 48 police officers, and 22 protesters requiring medical assistance.
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