Vučić Pleads for Peace as Students and Citizens Block Serbia: State on the Brink of Chaos!
Serbia is in chaos! As students and citizens massively block streets in multiple cities, President Aleksandar Vučić appeals for reason and peace, warning that the state cannot and must not allow violence that disrupts normal life.
Total Blockade of Serbia – What’s Happening?
On Saturday, the streets of Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš, Kragujevac, Čačak, Novi Pazar, and other cities were blocked early in the morning. Students and citizens demand the calling of early elections, release of arrested protesters, and removal of the improvised camp in Pionirski Park. The blockades were complete, intersections were impassable, and traffic came to a halt.
Police intervened, and in Novi Sad, two men were detained without explanation. The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that during the intervention, assistance was provided to a young woman who felt unwell but refused medical help. Police warned they will take all necessary measures against organizers of illegal blockades.
Vučić’s Appeal and Warning
President Aleksandar Vučić, in a video message on Instagram, asks citizens, especially students, to desist from blockades. He emphasizes that the state wants to allow every freedom of assembly and expression, but violence and blockades that endanger freedom of movement and normal life cannot be tolerated.
“Don’t hate your country so much that you ruin its life!” Vučić said, stressing that the state will react if violence continues, because otherwise, the state ceases to exist.
Police Protecting Illegal Gatherings?
In another statement, Vučić said that gatherings in Serbia are allowed up to the limits of lawful conduct, but police daily protect even illegal gatherings. He praised the professionalism of the police who reacted with minimal use of force and called for restraint in further actions.
Protests Lasting for Months – What’s the Reason?
Protests began back on November 1 last year, after a tragedy at the Novi Sad railway station where 16 people died. Protesters blame the corrupt state system for the disaster and demand changes. Blockades and protests have been ongoing intermittently for months, with students determined to continue the pressure.
Chaos on the Streets and Consequences for Citizens
Blockades caused chaos in traffic, preventing thousands of citizens from going to work and living normal lives. Cars had to change routes, and public transport was disrupted. Vučić warned that such actions constitute serious criminal offenses and the state will not allow citizens’ lives to be further worsened.
What’s Next?
Vučić clearly stated that the state will continue to protect the legal order and will not allow violence. Students and citizens are called to think and come to their senses because if violence continues, the state will have to react. Whether escalation or calm will follow remains to be seen.
Conclusion
Serbia is on the brink of chaos. While students and citizens block cities fighting for their demands, President Vučić pleads for peace and warns of the consequences of violence. Police are on the ground, and the state balances between freedom of assembly and maintaining order. One thing is certain – the situation is tense, and the coming days will show whether Serbia will find a path to peace or if conflicts will deepen.
Got a hot take on the blockades or Vučić’s pleas? Drop a comment below – let’s see who’s for peace and who’s for chaos! Or maybe you’ve got a hilarious blockade joke? A little laughter never hurt in these tense times!
