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Belgrade Protesters Shield Bombed Site Against Controversial Redevelopment

11/12/2025

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Thousands of protesters in Belgrade formed a human shield around a bombed military complex on November 11, 2025, opposing a $500 million redevelopment linked to Jared Kushner.
The Serbian government, led by President Aleksandar Vucic, says project will boost economy and U.S. relations.
Critics say the site symbolizes resistance to NATO's 1999 bombing and demand reinstating its protected status, while protests reflect corruption allegations after a deadly train station collapse.

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Thousands of protesters in Belgrade formed a human shield around a bombed military complex on November 11, 2025, opposing a $500 million redevelopment linked to Jared Kushner.
The Serbian government, led by President Aleksandar Vucic, says project will boost economy and U.S. relations.
Critics say the site symbolizes resistance to NATO's 1999 bombing and demand reinstating its protected status, while protests reflect corruption allegations after a deadly train station collapse.