Belgrade Protests on Fire: Police Clash with Demonstrators, Students and Citizens on the Edge!
Belgrade exploded on Saturday night! Dozens of demonstrators were arrested, six police officers and two citizens injured, and the city center turned into a battlefield. It all started when students decided to end their peaceful anti-government protest, but things quickly escalated into chaos.
Serbian Police Director Dragan Vasiljević did not hold back: the police acted “extremely professionally” and used “minimal force” to prevent attacks on the state and police. More than dozens of hooligans were arrested and are awaiting prosecution. The police reinforced cordons, but warnings were ignored. Some media claimed tear gas was used, but Vasiljević denied this.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić immediately announced a press conference and stated that “in the end, Serbia always wins.” Speaker of the Parliament Ana Brnabić showed no mercy for the demonstrators, calling them “terrorist blockaders” who want to overthrow Vučić and Kosovo’s independence.
What’s really going on?
- Dozens arrested, six police officers and two citizens injured.
- Police claim minimal force was used, but witnesses and footage tell a different story.
- Vučić and Brnabić accuse demonstrators of terrorism and attempting to overthrow the state.
- Students and citizens claim they protested peacefully, and violence started after authorities decided to brutally disperse them.
Violence or defense of the state?
Police claim they reacted to attacks and attempts to break through the cordon. However, footage from the scene shows fierce clashes, blows, and even the use of chemical agents, although authorities deny this. Demonstrators are furious, and citizens are divided – some support the police, others condemn the brutality.
Is Vučić’s regime on the edge?
This is not the first time Serbia faces massive protests. Students demand accountability for the tragedy in Novi Sad, where 16 people died due to a collapsed canopy. The government responded with arrests, accusations, and repression. Vučić announced before the protests that he expected violence and that the state would win, which only fueled tensions.
What do media and opposition say?
While pro-government media demonize demonstrators, opposition and independent sources warn of the dangers of authoritarianism and suppression of free speech. Students and citizens demand change, and the government sends a clear message: those who stand with them lose privileges.
Conclusion?
Belgrade is burning, and Serbia stands at a crossroads. Will the government continue to suppress protests or open dialogue? Is this the beginning of the end for Vučić’s regime or just another episode in a long series of conflicts? One thing is certain – peace is on thin ice, and Serbia’s future hangs by a thread.
What do you think? Did the police go too far, or are the demonstrators to blame? Drop a comment, let the voice of the people be heard – or at least those who haven’t been silenced yet!
Key facts:
- Dozens arrested
- 6 police officers injured
- 2 citizens injured
- Vučić and Brnabić accuse demonstrators of terrorism
- Students demand accountability for Novi Sad tragedy
- Police deny use of chemical agents
Stay tuned, because this story is far from over!
Sources: Portal Analitika, Blic, Index.hr, Danas, Telegraf, RTCG, Jutarnji.hr
