One year later: New wave of protests in divided Serbia
A deadly roof collapse sparked massive anti-government protests. A year later, young crowds are taking to the streets again, demanding change in a deeply divided Serbia.
WorldA deadly roof collapse sparked massive anti-government protests. A year later, young crowds are taking to the streets again, demanding change in a deeply divided Serbia.
WorldThe protests against misrule and corruption have been going on for months in Serbia. Now, the heavily criticized President Aleksandar Vucic is counteracting with a manifestation of his own. Their color revolution is over, he says from a stage in Belgrade.
WorldThe Belgrade evening is lit up by thousands of phone screens. The sea of people gathered to protest against the government stands still for 15 silent minutes. Then panic breaks out. President Aleksandar Vucic's regime is accused of - in contravention of the law - having used a sonic weapon against peaceful demonstrators.
WorldFour months of discontent culminate now in Serbia. Today, tens of thousands are expected to gather in Belgrade with demands for President Aleksandar Vucic's resignation. Serbia's future as a free country is at stake, warns the human rights organization Civil Rights Defenders.
WorldThe atmosphere in Serbia is becoming increasingly infected. Hundreds of students are now blocking buildings that house state-owned TV channels. They are demanding more objective reporting on the protests that have shaken the country for months – but are met with police violence and a cold shoulder from the government.
WorldSerbia's Prime Minister resigns after a few months of extensive protests in the country.
World politicsThousands of students took part in demonstrations in several Serbian cities on New Year's Eve. They went out to draw attention to the fatal accident at a railway station in November.
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