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Vucic Faces Massive Protests Amid Corruption Backlash

4/13/2025

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Tens of thousands gathered in Belgrade to back President Aleksandar Vucic as anti-corruption protests surged. Vucic urged for order, claiming student-led demonstrators jeopardized stability and were backed by foreign interests. The protests, ignited by a tragic train station collapse, have galvanized public sentiment, posing a formidable challenge to Vucic's leadership.

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Tens of thousands gathered in Belgrade to back President Aleksandar Vucic as anti-corruption protests surged. Vucic urged for order, claiming student-led demonstrators jeopardized stability and were backed by foreign interests. The protests, ignited by a tragic train station collapse, have galvanized public sentiment, posing a formidable challenge to Vucic's leadership.