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Serbia's Student Faces House Arrest Amid Protest Tensions

6/28/2025

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In Serbia, student Stefan Tomic has transitioned from 48 hours of detention to house arrest after allegedly inciting violent constitutional change through a social media post about an upcoming protest on June 28. This incident highlights rising tensions in the country, fueled by ongoing protests against government corruption, which have drawn stern warnings from President Aleksandar Vucic.

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In Serbia, student Stefan Tomic has transitioned from 48 hours of detention to house arrest after allegedly inciting violent constitutional change through a social media post about an upcoming protest on June 28. This incident highlights rising tensions in the country, fueled by ongoing protests against government corruption, which have drawn stern warnings from President Aleksandar Vucic.