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Serbia Protests Ignite Against Police Violence and Authoritarianism

7/19/2025

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Citizens in Serbia are rising up against police violence and government oppression, with passionate protests erupting in Zrenjanin for injured student Luka Mihajlovic. Meanwhile, demonstrators in Niš are challenging local media. As authoritarianism grows, the EU is under fire for its weak response, with the public demanding urgent reforms and accountability.

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Citizens in Serbia are rising up against police violence and government oppression, with passionate protests erupting in Zrenjanin for injured student Luka Mihajlovic. Meanwhile, demonstrators in Niš are challenging local media. As authoritarianism grows, the EU is under fire for its weak response, with the public demanding urgent reforms and accountability.