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Fifth Night of Violent Clashes Grips Serbia’s Protests

International bodies urge de-escalation in response to the recent surge in violence.

Serbian gendarmerie officers patrol in truck after clearing people blocking a street during an anti-government protest in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Serbian gendarmerie officers guard a street during an anti-government protest near the Serbian Progressive Party office in Belgrade, Serbia, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Serbian riot police officers guard an intersection after clearing people blocking a street during an anti-government protest in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
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Overview

  • Clashes between protesters, masked pro-government groups and riot police have flared in Belgrade, Novi Sad, Valjevo and other cities over five consecutive nights.
  • Protesters have attacked and set fire to ruling Serbian Progressive Party offices in Novi Sad and Valjevo.
  • The Interior Ministry says 121 police officers have been injured and 114 people arrested over recent unrest.
  • Videos circulated by journalists and activists allege police beatings of unarmed demonstrators and show pro-government factions attacking protesters.
  • President Vučić rejects demands for early elections and blames foreign actors for instigating the unrest, while European and U.N. rights officials call for restraint and protection of assembly rights.