Chaos on Vidovdan: Vučević Blames Blockaders for Bloodshed and Police Attacks!
Belgrade witnessed utter chaos on Vidovdan, and none other than SNS president Miloš Vučević is pointing fingers at the blockaders, accusing them of giving the “green light” for a violent assault and bloodshed on the streets. After seven months of blockades and protests, Vučević claims extremists masked and armed with clubs rampaged all night, attacking police and causing riots.
Bloody Clashes on the Streets
According to Vučević, 48 police officers were injured in the violence following the student protest. The extremists, he says, brutally attacked officers using pyrotechnics and clubs. Vučević emphasized that the state reacted and will always defend the normal life of Serbian citizens.
Students and Their Demands
The protests were organized under the slogan “See You on Vidovdan” with demands for early parliamentary elections and the end of the blockade in Pionirski Park. Students announced they would be ready to take all forms of civil disobedience if their demands were not met by June 28 at 9 PM.
Calls for Peace and Police Warnings
The prosecution and police appealed for peaceful protests and respect for the law. Police Director Dragan Vasiljević and Interior Minister Ivica Dačić warned they would not tolerate violence, attacks on state institutions, or assaults on police. Police detained 77 people, including a minor.
Regime Rhetoric and Repression
Vučević and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić accuse the blockaders of attempting a color revolution and undermining state institutions. State-controlled media portray blockaders as terrorists and mercenaries, while students and activists face arrests. Ahead of the protests, seven people were detained on charges of planning violent regime change.
Political Background and Reactions
Opposition and independent media warn of repressive government methods reminiscent of Milošević’s regime. Students and citizens demand political accountability for the collapse of a canopy in Novi Sad, which killed 16 people. The protests have evolved into a broader social front against Vučić’s rule.
Conclusion
Vidovdan 2024 in Belgrade was not just a day of remembrance but a day of conflict between the government and citizens. While Vučević and Vučić claim violence will be punished and the state will defend order, students and blockaders see themselves as the voice of the people demanding change. Who is right? Is this the end of the color revolution or the start of a new phase of conflict? Drop your thoughts, maybe you hold the key to this madness!
Have you picked a side in this chaos yet? Or just waiting to see who blinks first? Share your thoughts, you might just surprise us all!
