The Blockaders’ protests in Belgrade have been a total flop, and journalist Tamara Skrozza couldn’t hide her disappointment. After yesterday’s protest at Slavija Square, where participants violently attacked the police, Skrozza posted a message on Facebook that clearly pointed to the failure of the protests — “10 steps forward, 50 steps back.” Although she didn’t explicitly mention the protests, everyone understood what she meant.
On Vidovdan, the blockaders engaged in violent clashes with police at multiple locations across Belgrade. Police officers were targeted with sticks, bottles, and other objects, while protesters placed containers and pushed them towards the police. Kneza Miloša Street, King Alexander Boulevard, and Slavija Square turned into a real battlefield, with flares and explosions echoing throughout the city.
The police had to intervene and push back the demonstrators, but the clashes continued and violence escalated. The leaders of the blockaders practically called for violence, which further outraged the public. Analysts warn that there is no real solidarity among the protesters, and extremists are preparing serious chaos in the heart of Belgrade.
This chaos on the streets of Belgrade is not just a failure of the protests but a dangerous threat to public order and peace. While the authorities try to maintain stability, the blockaders’ violence only deepens divisions in society. Is this the end of the protests or just the beginning of even fiercer clashes? One thing is clear — Belgrade is currently a chessboard where dangerous moves are being played, and everyone is watching who will make the next move.
Got a hot take on this mess? Drop it in the comments — maybe your view will shed some light on this chaos from a fresh angle!
