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Protesters in Serbia's north demolish ruling party offices
Protests following a deadly railway station collapse have led to clashes injuring over 40 police officers and dozens detained amid calls for early elections and anti-corruption reforms.
- In Novi Sad on Thursday, anti-government protesters demolished the Serbian Progressive Party offices and clashed with police and SNS supporters in Belgrade.
- Earlier this week, anti-government protests spread across Serbia after a railway station canopy collapse in Novi Sad killed 16 people, sparking protests in towns across Serbia.
- Amid ongoing clashes, Interior Minister Ivica Dacic reported that 27 police officers and around 80 civilians were injured, and 47 people were detained.
- On Friday, Serbia's police said they had detained scores of demonstrators, and President Aleksandar Vucic pledged further arrests.
- Amid EU concern, another protest is scheduled for Friday evening under the slogan 'Let's show them we are not a punching bag' as Marta Kos warned about violence.
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In Serbia, clashes have again taken place between anti-government demonstrators and the police.
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