In Belgrade, citizens and students protested in front of a police station due to the arrest of 18 students following an attack on Miloš Pavlović, a student known for opposing faculty blockades and close to the ruling Serbian Progressive Party. The incident occurred in Studentski Grad, where students poured water on Pavlović and threw cans at him. Police detained 18 students; some were released while three remain in custody. Civil society representatives warn of selective law enforcement and rapid arrests. The event has sparked varied reactions in the public and media.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets emphasize the selective and rapid arrests of students, framing the incident as a suppression of student activism and civil rights. They highlight the role of the ruling party’s influence and criticize the police response as disproportionate and politically motivated.
Center: Center-leaning sources report the facts of the incident and arrests with a balanced tone, noting the attack on Pavlović and the subsequent police actions. They present statements from both sides, including student protesters and authorities, without strong editorializing.
Right: Right-leaning media focus on the attack against Miloš Pavlović, portraying him as a victim of violent student protesters opposing order and progress. They emphasize the legitimacy of Pavlović’s stance against blockades and support the police’s actions to maintain law and order.
