Belgrade has turned into a battlefield of chaos and clashes that have left many breathless. A group of students and citizens decided to block key traffic points, including Autokomanda, Liberation Square, and intersections in New Belgrade, causing a total traffic collapse. The police responded with force, resulting in injured demonstrators and police officers, and the detention of as many as 79 people. The UN Human Rights Office expressed concern over violence and arbitrary detentions, calling for respect for the right to peaceful demonstrations and freedom of expression.
The situation escalated to the point where students and their supporters protested in front of police stations demanding the release of detainees, while law faculties became the epicenter of clashes with the police. Serbian Prime Minister Đuro Macut appealed for peace and responsibility, while President Aleksandar Vučić sharply condemned the blockades, calling them vandalism and madness that must stop.
The European Union is closely monitoring the situation and calls for avoiding escalation of tensions, emphasizing that police actions must be proportional and respect human rights. However, citizens wonder how far the authorities are willing to go in suppressing protests and whether this is the beginning of a serious conflict between the people and the state.
The streets of Belgrade are blocked, traffic is in chaos, and citizens wonder when this situation will normalize. Are the students heroes fighting for justice or just a group causing chaos? What do you think? Drop a comment, maybe your word will clear up this mess!
