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Serbian Leader Vows Tough Response to Protesters Following Riots
President Vučić warned of imminent state action following violent protests linked to corruption accusations after a train station collapse killed 16, with dozens detained and injured, police said.
- Demonstrators clashed with police and Mr. Vucic’s loyalists for five consecutive nights in Belgrade and Novi Sad, escalating tensions on Saturday evening.
- The clashes erupted after nearly a year of mostly peaceful protests that began in response to a concrete canopy collapse at a train station in northern Serbia, which resulted in the deaths of 16 individuals.
- Angry protesters torched Serbian Progressive Party offices and those of ruling coalition allies in a western town, while riot police faced stun grenades, flares, and bottles.
- Mr. Vucic described the unrest as a “coloured revolution” fueled by Western forces and pledged to take all necessary measures to reestablish stability and security in the country.
- Numerous individuals were detained and injured amid allegations of police brutality, but Mr. Vucic indicated that declaring a state of emergency is unlikely at this time and said an official government response would be announced within a week.
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The fifth night in a row there were clashes in Serbia. President Vucic announced tough countermeasures. Activists are already reporting on brutal methods of the security forces - beyond tear gas and batons. By Jasper Ruppert.
After some violent protests against his government, Aleksandar Vučić threatened consequences and called the demonstrations "pure terrorism".
In Serbia, President Vucic has announced a tougher action against anti-government demonstrators.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic promised Sunday a "strong" response to anti-corruption protesters, after five consecutive evenings of clashes between his supporters, the police and protesters across the country.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic promises strong measures after almost a week of violent clashes between protesters, police and regime supporters.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic promised Sunday a "strong response" given to anti-corruption protesters, following five consecutive series of clashes between his supporters, police and protesters throughout Serbia, reports Agerpres. Violence has emerged in...
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