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Thousands Protest in Novi Pazar Against Government Pressure

12/21/2025

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Thousands of activists in Novi Pazar protested December 21 against government pressure on universities.
The protest marked the town's first such event in a majority Bosniak Muslim population.
Protesters demand the resignation of the university's governing board and a new rector after staff removals.
The movement accuses President Aleksandar Vucic (President of Serbia) of corruption and media restrictions.
Participants honored victims of a previous railway disaster during the protest.

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Thousands of activists in Novi Pazar protested December 21 against government pressure on universities.
The protest marked the town's first such event in a majority Bosniak Muslim population.
Protesters demand the resignation of the university's governing board and a new rector after staff removals.
The movement accuses President Aleksandar Vucic (President of Serbia) of corruption and media restrictions.
Participants honored victims of a previous railway disaster during the protest.