Serbia on Fire: Police Arrest Students, Blockades Paralyze Cities!
For five days straight, Serbia is burning with civil disobedience! Students and citizens refuse to back down, blocking major intersections across the country, while police relentlessly arrest and break up protests. In the last 24 hours alone, around 70 people have been detained, including students and high schoolers. One student is awaiting surgery due to injuries inflicted by the police!
The blockades last about half an hour each but are so effective that over 30 public transport lines (GSP) have stopped running. Streets like Jurija Gagarina and Gandijeva in New Belgrade, as well as Aleksandra Dubčeka in Zemun, are completely impassable. Central Belgrade streets such as 27. Marta and Starine Novaka have also been blocked.
Police conducted identity checks and detentions overnight in several Serbian cities due to unauthorized gatherings. In Novi Sad, two blockade participants were lightly injured, while in Niš, participants received fines.
Citizens demand the calling of early parliamentary elections and the release of unlawfully detained academics. The Ministry of Internal Affairs urges people not to block traffic in ways that endanger safety, but the unrest shows no signs of stopping.
This is not just a fight for student rights; it’s a full-blown civil uprising shaking Serbia to its core. Will the government finally listen to the people’s voice, or will repression only fuel the fire?
Got thoughts? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s backing the blockades and who’s cheering the police crackdown!
Blockades and Arrests: Shocking Numbers
- 5 days of protests
- 70 detained in the last 24 hours
- 20 interventions by the Academic Crisis Center
- 30+ GSP lines out of service
- Multiple blocked intersections in Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš, Valjevo
Police vs. Students: Who’s Winning?
Police arrest, but students don’t quit. One student seriously injured and awaiting surgery. Incidents with cars breaking through blockades only complicate matters.
This isn’t your average protest — it’s a street war in Serbia. While the government calls for peace, students and citizens send a clear message: We won’t give up our rights!
Conclusion: Serbia on the Edge of Explosion
This isn’t just a story about blockades and arrests. It’s a story about a people raising their voice against a system that suffocates them. As traffic halts and streets fill with police and demonstrators, Serbia asks — what’s next?
Think this is the end or just the beginning? Share your take. Who’s to blame? Who’s right? And what’s coming next?
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