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Serbian Police Detain 79 Protesters as Dissent Persists Against Populist President
- On Wednesday night, authorities in Serbia apprehended 79 individuals amid confrontations with demonstrators in Belgrade, Novi Sad, and Nis during ongoing protests.
- These protests began last December, driven by widespread dissatisfaction with President Aleksandar Vucic's 12-year rule and calls for early elections.
- Thousands of protesters launched blockades across major cities since June 29, demanding the release of arrested activists and a snap parliamentary vote.
- Bozo Prelevic described police actions as "an absolute violation of human rights," while the U.N. human rights office urged authorities to exercise restraint.
- The protests reflect waning authority of the Serbian Progressive Party and create political pressure on Vucic ahead of scheduled 2027 elections.
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Serbian police detain 79 people in crackdown on protests
BELGRADE - Serbian police detained 79 protesters late on Wednesday in a crackdown on street demonstrators calling for a snap election and an end of the 12-year rule of the President Aleksandar Vucic and his Serbian Progressive Party. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Serbia has had a new night of violent protests. There are reports that the shock police attacked protesters with knives and knives. Four students were hospitalized. 79 were arrested.
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Escalating Protests: Serbian Police Detain University Students Amid Ongoing Dissent In a significant development, Serbian police detained 79 individuals, including university students, amidst growing protests against President Aleksandar Vucic's government. The unrest highlights the persistent dissent toward Vucic's populist policies.On Wednesday night and early Thursday, in cities like Belgrade and Novi Pazar, riot police intervened to dismantl…
Serbian police crack down on student protests
Serbian police intensified their crackdown on student-led protests late Tuesday and into the early hours of Wednesday, detaining several demonstrators and dismantling road blockades as a wave of civil disobedience entered its fifth day.
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