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Serbia Protests Erupt Over Election Demands, State Violence
9/6/2025
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- Riot police in Novi Sad, Serbia, deployed tear gas against thousands of peaceful protesters demanding free elections and justice.
- Protests erupted after a train station canopy collapse killed 16, raising concerns over state corruption.
- President Aleksandar Vucic labeled protesters as terrorists and rejected calls for snap elections.
- University students led nationwide protests for media freedom and accountability regarding the canopy disaster.
- Police detained protesters and journalists, facing international criticism for reported beatings and arrests.
