Chaos in Serbian Streets: Students and Citizens Block Cities, Authorities Strike with Arrests!
Serbia is engulfed in a wave of protests and blockades! Following a massive student protest on Vidovdan, which gathered tens of thousands of people across the country, the situation has escalated into full-blown chaos. Students and citizens are blocking roads in Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš, Kragujevac, Subotica, and many other cities. Barricades made of containers, metal fences, and other obstacles have flooded the streets, completely paralyzing traffic at key intersections.
Arrests and Repression
The authorities are not holding back – at least eight students have been arrested, accused of planning to overthrow the constitutional order. Among them are students from Niš and Kragujevac. Police have used force, and videos showing officers boasting about beating demonstrators are spreading on social media. Lawyers and parents of the detained claim students were taken into custody without clear legal grounds, and police refuse to disclose their whereabouts.
Mass Blockades and Solidarity
Blockades have been ongoing for days, with citizens bringing food, water, and blankets for shifts. Bikers, war veterans, farmers, and various civic groups are joining the protests. Students are calling on opposition parties to boycott the Serbian Parliament and demand early parliamentary elections. Slogans like “This is not the end! See you tomorrow, the day after!” echo through the streets.
Government and Opposition Reactions
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić rejects the demands and calls the protests an attempt at a “color revolution.” Novi Sad Mayor Žarko Mićin called the blockades an “anti-democratic and anti-civilizational act.” On the other hand, the opposition and former President Boris Tadić condemn the repression and call for solidarity with the students.
Violence and Tensions
After the protests, clashes with police occurred, tear gas was used, and demonstrators were arrested. Supporters of the ruling party also appeared on the streets, while students and citizens fight for their rights. The atmosphere is on the brink of explosion, and the question is how long this conflict will last.
Why is all this happening?
It all started after the collapse of a canopy at the Novi Sad railway station, which killed 16 people. Students demand accountability and justice, as well as changes in Serbia’s political system. However, the government refuses to yield and uses repressive measures to suppress the protests.
Conclusion
Serbia stands at a crossroads. Will the government listen to the voice of the people or continue repression? Students and citizens have shown they are not ready to be silent, and the government has shown it is ready for anything – even arrests and violence. This drama on the streets of Serbia is just beginning, and we will follow it to the end.
What about you? Do you think the protests will bring change, or will the government manage to suppress the uprising? Drop a comment, let the voice of the people be heard!
