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Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic has announced tough measures against anti-government protesters following days of riots challenging his rule.
Clashes have erupted in the capital, Belgrade and other cities for five nights in a row, with fireworks, stones, stun grenades and tear gas used.
Protests erupted across Serbia, targeting the ruling Serbian Progressive Party amid allegations of corruption. Offices were destroyed in Novi Sad, and clashes occurred with police and supporters of President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade.
We will use everything at our disposal to restore order and peace in our country," Vucic said at a press conference aired by public broadcaster RTS on Sunday. Responding to a reporter's question, Vucic said that all those who have participated in the street unrests will be arrested in the next ten days and that prosecutors "will have to explain to us what they are doing.
Serbian police employed teargas against anti-government protesters in Belgrade, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing nine-month protests. The unrest stems from dissatisfaction with President Aleksandar Vucic's administration,
Workers inspect a train station after an outdoor roof collapsed o Friday, in Novi Sad, Serbia, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic) more >
The Novi Sad rail station, a significant transportation hub, had recently undergone renovations as part of a partnership between Serbia and China. Originally built in 1964, Novi Sad was renovated ...
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