Serbian Regime Uses Detentions to Silence Protests: Lawyer Rajić Exposes Abuses
Something alarming is happening in Serbia. Lawyer Jovan Rajić openly talks about the regime’s increased repression, using 48-hour detentions and arrests as tools to scare people and stop protests. Yes, you read that right – the government is not shy about using any means to silence those who dare to take to the streets and voice their discontent.
Detentions and Arrests: The Regime’s Fear Weapon
Rajić points out that the prosecution and police are abusing their powers. The regime’s main idea is to hold people in custody for up to 48 hours and then order arrests, all to create a chilling effect. “People get scared, they are discouraged from protesting,” says the lawyer.
He gives a concrete example of a female student from the Faculty of Agriculture, accused of participating in a “criminal act against the constitutional order” during student meetings. However, evidence shows she wasn’t even at those places on those dates. Still, the prosecutor proposed her arrest. This is not an isolated case – many young people are accused and detained without real evidence.
Police and Prosecution Serving the Regime
Rajić claims the prosecution is complicit in lawlessness, obediently following orders from political heavyweights like Nenad Stefanović, Aleksandar Vučić, and Ivica Dačić. “They have to obey, or Zagorka Dolovac would be replaced,” he says, referring to the pressure on the judiciary.
The police continue to break rules when detaining students. Although they tactically withdrew in the last two days, it only shows they realized they overdid it. However, repression continues – people are prosecuted for misdemeanors, arrested, and the government shows no sign of backing down from intimidation.
Change in Tactics Under Pressure
Interestingly, in the last two days, there’s been a change in government behavior. Instead of immediate arrests, people are now released with a notice that misdemeanor proceedings will be initiated. The lawyer sees this as a result of external pressure but warns it’s not the end of repression.
What Does This Mean for Serbia?
This situation is alarming. When a state uses the judicial system as a tool to suppress freedom of expression and the right to protest, it’s not just an individual problem – it’s a societal problem. If no action is taken, Serbia could become a place where freedom is suffocated and fear becomes the regime’s best ally.
Conclusion
Lawyer Jovan Rajić has openly shown how the regime abuses judicial and police institutions to silence the voice of the people. This is not just a story about students or arrests – it’s a story about Serbia’s future and its fight for freedom.
So, dear readers, what do you think? Is this the end of democracy as we knew it? Or will the people still fight for their rights? Drop a comment, share your thoughts, or just crack a joke to lighten this heavy topic. Because if we can’t laugh, what’s left?
