Mass Protests Against Serbian Government Expected to Draw Tens of Thousands

Demonstrators in Belgrade are protesting corruption and government mismanagement, as fears of violence grow amid counter-demonstrations.

Tens of thousands of protesters are expected in Belgrade on Saturday, continuing months-long demonstrations against corruption and President Aleksandar Vučić's government.
The protests began after a fatal train station roof collapse in Novi Sad in November, which killed 15 people and highlighted alleged corruption in public infrastructure projects.
President Vučić has called for a counter-demonstration and warned of potential violence, with reports of ultranationalist groups and former paramilitary fighters gathering in the capital.
The EU and UN have urged Serbian authorities to respect the right to peaceful assembly and ensure the safety of demonstrators and civil society members.
Efforts to disrupt the protests include blocking transportation to Belgrade, with authorities citing a bomb threat to halt intercity train services.