Miroslav Aleksić, president of the People’s Movement of Serbia, accused Aleksandar Vučić on social media platform X of creating “Ćačilend” – a space in Pionirski Park in Belgrade which he described as a base for criminals and hooligans. Aleksić claims that the police protect these hooligans while punishing children, which he considers unacceptable in a normal state. A video of YouTuber Neven Jovanović being beaten in the park further escalated tensions. Other articles, such as one by Vladimir Obradović from SSP, focus on broader issues of repression against students and educational institutions but are not directly related to Ćačilend.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets emphasize the accusation against Aleksandar Vučić and the government for enabling or creating spaces where criminal and hooligan behavior is tolerated or protected by the police. They highlight the repression of youth and students, framing the incident as part of a broader authoritarian crackdown on dissent and civil society.
Center: Centrist sources report the facts of the incident and the accusations made by Miroslav Aleksić without strong editorializing. They present the event as a concerning social issue involving youth violence and police conduct, while also noting the political context and responses from various actors.
Right: Right-leaning media may downplay the accusations against Vučić or frame the incident as isolated or exaggerated by opposition figures. They might emphasize the need for law and order, supporting police actions, and criticize opposition politicians for politicizing the event.
