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79 Arrested in Belgrade Protests Demanding Elections and Reform

7/5/2025

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Amid escalating tensions in Belgrade, Serbian police arrested 79 protesters on July 3, 2025, during fierce clashes demanding immediate elections and the release of detained activists. The unrest, ignited by corruption claims linked to a tragic railway accident, has gripped the nation for months, drawing the attention of the U.N. human rights office, which calls for calm and restraint.

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Amid escalating tensions in Belgrade, Serbian police arrested 79 protesters on July 3, 2025, during fierce clashes demanding immediate elections and the release of detained activists. The unrest, ignited by corruption claims linked to a tragic railway accident, has gripped the nation for months, drawing the attention of the U.N. human rights office, which calls for calm and restraint.