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Police Brutality Allegations Spark Protests and Controversy

9/26/2025

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Story summary

Testimonies allege police brutality during protests, including threats of sexual violence.
Detainees report kicks, slaps, and pepper spray; activist Nikolina Sindjelic faced retaliation.
President Aleksandar Vucic praised attackers and later pardoned them.
Rights groups say the acts may constitute torture. Protests have intensified after a Novi Sad incident in 2024; police deny wrongdoing.

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Story summary

Testimonies allege police brutality during protests, including threats of sexual violence.
Detainees report kicks, slaps, and pepper spray; activist Nikolina Sindjelic faced retaliation.
President Aleksandar Vucic praised attackers and later pardoned them.
Rights groups say the acts may constitute torture. Protests have intensified after a Novi Sad incident in 2024; police deny wrongdoing.