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100,000 Protesters Demand Justice After Deadly Train Collapse

3/16/2025

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On March 15, 2025, more than 100,000 passionate protesters, mainly students, flooded the streets of Belgrade, Serbia, seeking justice for the tragic train station collapse that claimed 15 lives. Fueled by anger over government corruption, this powerful movement is challenging President Aleksandar Vucic's decade-long grip on power, standing strong against threats of violence while uniting voices of discontent across the nation.

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On March 15, 2025, more than 100,000 passionate protesters, mainly students, flooded the streets of Belgrade, Serbia, seeking justice for the tragic train station collapse that claimed 15 lives. Fueled by anger over government corruption, this powerful movement is challenging President Aleksandar Vucic's decade-long grip on power, standing strong against threats of violence while uniting voices of discontent across the nation.