US EditionAt least three Serbian lawmakers injured as smoke bombs and flares thrown in parliament
- During a chaotic parliamentary session, opposition party lawmakers in Serbia used smoke grenades and flares, resulting in injuries among lawmakers.
- The ruling coalition, led by the Serbian Progressive Party, faced accusations of corrupt practices contributing to the unrest after the deadly incident.
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Why Serbian protesters set off smoke bombs in parliament
It was like a scene out of a movie: a tense parliamentary meeting interrupted by opposition party lawmakers who launched smoke grenades, threw eggs and lit incendiary flares before unfurling a banner announcing "Serbia has risen to bring down the regime." When the literal smoke cleared, at least three Serbian lawmakers were injured, including one who allegedly suffered a stroke during the chaos. This week's dramatic melee in Belgrade is just one…
Serbian Lawmakers Disrupt Parliament with Smoke Grenades as Anti-Corruption Protests Rage
In Serbia, the opening session of parliament Tuesday came to a halt after opposition lawmakers threw smoke grenades and tear gas inside, in solidarity with students who’ve led mass anti-government protests for the past four months. Opposition lawmakers say parliament has no authority to pass new legislation before it confirms a transitional government following the January resignation of Serbian Prime Minister Miloš Vučević. Their protest erupte…
'A mutiny of Zoomers': Could a roof collapse bring down Serbia's 'unmovable' leader?
Serbia's authoritarian President Aleksandar Vučić is facing a major challenge in the form of a student-led protest movement, which has brought the Balkan state to a halt as it seeks an end to mass corruption
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