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Protests swell in Serbia after mass shootings spark calls for government overhaul

  • Serbian citizens have turned in nearly 6,000 weapons in the wake of two mass shootings that killed 17 people.
  • The protests demand the resignations of government leaders, a ban on violent media content, and improved security.
  • The shootings have highlighted Serbia's deep gun culture and political tensions.
  • The government has announced new anti-gun measures but faces criticism for stoking societal divisions.
  • The protests threaten to intensify if demands are not met, posing a challenge to the populist government's authority.
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