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Story summary
- President Aleksandar Vucic posted an Instagram video accusing demonstrators of violence.
- Police used tear gas and stun grenades during the May 23, 2026 rally at Belgrade’s Slavija Square.
- Police detained 23 protesters and reported several officer injuries.
- Parliament speaker Ana Brnabic said the rally offered nothing new and cited a police estimate of 34,300 participants.
- Organizers accused the state railway of blocking attendees after it cancelled all Belgrade trains.
