Serbia, Teargas and Protesters
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We will use everything at our disposal to restore order and peace in our country," Vucic said at a press conference aired by public broadcaster RTS on Sunday. Responding to a reporter's question, Vucic said that all those who have participated in the street unrests will be arrested in the next ten days and that prosecutors "will have to explain to us what they are doing.
Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic has announced tough measures against anti-government 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.
Protests erupted across Serbia, targeting the ruling Serbian Progressive Party amid allegations of corruption. Offices were destroyed in Novi Sad, and clashes occurred with police and supporters of President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade.
The situation has put pressure on Serbia's increasingly autocratic President Aleksandar Vucic, who has refused the protesters' demand to call an early parliamentary election.
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France 24 on MSNClashes in Serbia as political crisis escalates again
Clashes between rival groups of protesters in Serbia flared again late Thursday, police said, as months of anti-government demonstrations
The Novi Sad rail station, a significant transportation hub, had recently undergone renovations as part of a partnership between Serbia and China. Originally built in 1964, Novi Sad was renovated ...
Clashes have erupted at protests in Serbia between supporters and opponents of the government. Tensions have escalated following more than nine months of persistent demonstrations against
Serbia’s police say they have detained scores of demonstrators who took part in anti-government protests throughout the country this week