Belgrade on Fire: Police Claim Minimal Force, But Clashes Rage On!
Belgrade is once again on edge, with violent clashes between police and protesters showing no signs of stopping! Serbian police director Vasiljević claims the police used “minimal force” to stop violent demonstrators, but honestly, the scenes look like something straight out of an action movie.
What exactly happened?
Several hundred people marched towards the police cordon at Slavija Square, ignoring warnings that violence would not be tolerated. The police reinforced the cordon, but that did not stop the attack. The clashes lasted five to six hours, with police having to intervene at multiple locations. Although some media reported the use of chemical agents, the police director denies this.
Shocking numbers
More than dozens of protesters were detained, six police officers and two civilians were injured. Is this really “minimal force”? Or just a euphemism for brutal repression?
Government reactions
Interior Minister Ivica Dačić called for peace but clearly stated that any act of violence will be sanctioned. Police were deployed throughout the city to maintain public order, and attacks on state institutions will not be tolerated.
Did the police go too far?
While authorities claim police only acted when forced, many citizens and activists believe the repression crossed the line. Is this the start of a new era of police brutality in Serbia? Or just a matter of time before tensions ease?
What do you think?
Did the police really use minimal force, or is this just a cover for excessive use of force? Were the protesters violent or just demanding their rights? Drop a comment, share your side of the story, or just crack a joke to lighten the tense mood!
Either way, Belgrade is burning, and we’re all watching — will this calm down or escalate? Time will tell, but one thing’s for sure — this is not the end of the story about clashes on the streets of the Serbian capital.
