Belgrade, Serbia – Tens of thousands of demonstrators flooded into the Serbian capital on Saturday to join the latest in a growing wave of anti-corruption protests sweeping the country. The movement has gained momentum since the collapse of a train station roof in Novi Sad last November, which tragically killed 15 people.
The protests reflect rising public frustration over alleged corruption, government mismanagement, and lack of accountability. As crowds gathered in Belgrade, supporters of President Aleksandar Vučić also mobilized in the city, prompting fears of potential clashes between opposing groups.
Student organizations and protest organizers took to social media with calls for calm, urging demonstrators to remain peaceful.
“The purpose of this movement is not to storm institutions or attack those who think differently,” one statement read. “This movement must not be hijacked.”
Despite the peaceful tone of protest leaders, President Vučić delivered a firm televised address Friday night, pushing back against public pressure.
“Let me be clear—no one will pressure me. I am the president of Serbia, and I will not allow the streets to dictate the rules of this country,” Vučić declared.
The demonstrations underscore a deepening political divide in Serbia, with growing calls for reform clashing against a government determined to maintain control.
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