Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has announced tough measures against antigovernment protesters following days of riots challenging his rule.

Serbia's president on Sunday vowed a "strong" response to anti-government protests, after nearly a week of violent clashes involving his supporters, police and demonstrators across the country. The mostly peaceful demonstrations deteriorated earlier this week when large groups of pro-government supporters — many masked and some armed with batons and fireworks — attacked protesters.

Serbian police say nearly 50 protesters have been detained and dozens of people injured during clashes at anti-government protests in Serbia against the populist rule of President Aleksandar Vucic.

Serbia's president has vowed a "strong" response to anti-government protests after nearly a week of violent clashes involving his supporters, police and demonstrators across the country.

Angry protesters clashed with police in a town in western Serbia and in the capital Belgrade on Saturday as tensions soared further in the Balkan nation following days of violent demonstrations. Wearing scarves over their faces and chanting slogans against President Aleksandar Vucic,

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Serbia’s police say they have detained scores of demonstrators who took part in anti-government protests throughout the country this week