Student Blockades in Serbia: Chaos on the Streets and Vučić’s Condemnation
This morning, students and citizens continued blocking intersections in multiple Serbian cities, causing total chaos on the streets. Belgrade was nearly impassable for hours, with blockades at key locations like Ustanička Street, the Miloš Veliki highway, and intersections in Novi Sad and Niš. Tram and trolleybus services in Belgrade were suspended, and police intervened at several locations, arresting multiple people, including a Stari Grad councilor Mihailo Maletić and several students from the Faculty of Dramatic Arts.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić sharply condemned the blockades, calling them unsuccessful and urging students to stop further protests. He stated that support for the blockades is drastically falling and that citizens do not want such actions. On the other hand, students and citizens remain persistent, changing blockade locations to avoid police, and protests have spread to cities like Valjevo, Užice, and Niš.
The dean of the Faculty of Dramatic Arts, Miloš Pavlović, warned of pressure and repression against students and faculty members, demanding an immediate end to such practices. Police have used unusual tactics, such as wearing masks, which further escalated tensions.
The situation is tense, with occasional clashes between demonstrators and police, and traffic was disrupted in many places. Citizens are divided – some support the students, while others see the blockades as pointless and harmful to daily life.
If you think this is just another ordinary protest, think again. This is real drama on the streets of Serbia, with arrests, police interventions, and political bickering. What do you think? Are the students heroes or just a nuisance? Drop a comment, let your voice be heard!
Key facts:
- Blockades in Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš, Valjevo, Užice, and other cities
- Tram and trolleybus services in Belgrade suspended
- Multiple arrests, including students and councilors
- Vučić called for an end to blockades, calling them unsuccessful
- Faculty dean warns of repression against students
- Police use masks and strong measures against demonstrators
Blockade locations:
- Ustanička Street, Miloš Veliki highway, King Alexander Boulevard, Republic Square, New Belgrade, Zvezdara, Čukarica, Voždovac, Zemun, and others
Police and demonstrators:
- Police frequently intervene, check IDs, and arrest
- Demonstrators change locations to avoid police
- Some citizens support, others condemn the blockades
This is not the end of the story, but just the beginning. Stay tuned for what happens next and remember – it’s always fun to watch things get complicated! Or maybe not? Either way, leave your take, let’s see who’s for and who’s against these blockades.
