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Serbia's Vucic Targets NGOs Amid Rising Student Protests

3/13/2025

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Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic is ramping up his assault on civil society as student-led protests gain momentum. Recent police raids on NGOs have sparked allegations of misusing foreign funds, mirroring tactics seen in Hungary and Slovakia. Leaders in these nations are seizing political turmoil to stifle dissent and target organizations reliant on external support.

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Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic is ramping up his assault on civil society as student-led protests gain momentum. Recent police raids on NGOs have sparked allegations of misusing foreign funds, mirroring tactics seen in Hungary and Slovakia. Leaders in these nations are seizing political turmoil to stifle dissent and target organizations reliant on external support.