Blockades in Belgrade: Who is harassing citizens and why is the police failing to act properly?
Morning in Belgrade brought chaos, not peace. Blockades on the streets and bridges of the capital are active again, and ordinary citizens are the ones suffering. Is this just harmless provocation or a serious problem that the authorities fail to solve?
Blockades lasting for hours – who is behind them?
Early morning on July 4th saw blockades at 11 locations in Belgrade. Students, activists, or organized groups? Media report that the blockaders aim to stop Serbia, and among them were students calling for the death of police officers, which sparked outrage and condemnation. Police responded, but only at priority locations, while other blockades remained, causing traffic chaos.
Police stretched thin, citizens on edge
Interior Minister Ivica Dačić stated that the police have enough strength and patience to deal with the blockades but will not touch locations that are not vital for the city’s functioning. Tram and trolleybus traffic was suspended, and vehicles were trapped on the streets. An 84-year-old grandmother could not reach her doctor due to the blockades, causing public outrage.
Calls for violence and government reactions
On social media, calls for the death of police officers appeared, later deleted by the authors, but the damage was done. Police detained 19 people overnight, three of whom are suspected of criminal offenses. Still, the blockades continue, and citizens pay the price – losing time, getting frustrated, and wondering how long this will last.
Why is the government not solving the problem?
Although the government claims the police are professional and active, it is clear that blockades are not effectively prevented. Dačić emphasized that police will not allow blockades at vital locations but leave room for blockades elsewhere. Is this a policy of concession or an inability to solve the problem?
Conclusion: Serbia on blockade – who is to blame?
While blockaders briefly block traffic and retreat before the police, citizens remain trapped in their own city. Traffic collapse, calls for violence, and ineffective government response create an atmosphere of anger and frustration. Will anyone ask how this is possible in Serbia’s capital, or will we continue to endure blockades and harassment?
If you’ve been stuck in a tram or waited hours because of a blockade, you know what we’re talking about. Maybe you have a joke or a theory about who’s behind all this? Share in the comments, so we can at least laugh a little while waiting for the roads to clear!