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Massive Protests in Belgrade Challenge Serbian President Vučić's Leadership

Over 100,000 protesters demand accountability for corruption and negligence following a deadly railway station collapse.

Students and anti-government protesters march towards Belgrade for a joint protest after a break in Cortanovci, Serbia, Thursday, March 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)
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An aerial view of students and anti-government protesters marching towards Belgrade for a joint protest after taking a break in Cortanovci, Serbia, Thursday, March 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)
Protesters gather ahead of a major rally this weekend in downtown Belgrade, Serbia, Friday, March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)

Overview

  • The protests, led by university students, began after the November collapse of a railway station canopy in Novi Sad that killed 15 people.
  • Saturday's rally in Belgrade saw at least 100,000 participants and is described as one of the largest in Serbia's history.
  • Demonstrators are calling for transparency in government contracts, accountability for the victims, and an end to systemic corruption and media control.
  • President Aleksandar Vučić has accused Western intelligence of backing the protests but has not provided evidence for these claims.
  • Protesters have vowed to continue their movement, which has spread to over 250 cities and towns, until their demands are met.