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Violent Clashes Erupt at Belgrade Protest Against Vucic

11/4/2025

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On November 2, 2025, police separated supporters and opponents of President Aleksandar Vucic during a Belgrade protest.
Thousands clashed, throwing bottles and flares, after a Novi Sad rally marking the anniversary of a train station disaster that killed 16.
Dijana Hrka, mother of a victim, led protesters demanding accountability and an early election to challenge Vucic.
Authorities have responded with crackdowns, detaining hundreds and labeling student protesters as 'terrorists'.

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Story summary

On November 2, 2025, police separated supporters and opponents of President Aleksandar Vucic during a Belgrade protest.
Thousands clashed, throwing bottles and flares, after a Novi Sad rally marking the anniversary of a train station disaster that killed 16.
Dijana Hrka, mother of a victim, led protesters demanding accountability and an early election to challenge Vucic.
Authorities have responded with crackdowns, detaining hundreds and labeling student protesters as 'terrorists'.