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Serbia Faces Allegations of Sonic Weapon Use at Massive Anti-Government Protest

President Vučić denies claims of deploying banned crowd-control device as protests over corruption and negligence continue to swell.

This aerial photograph shows protesters holding up their mobile phones to light up the night sky in memory of those who died in the Novi Sad roof disaster, as they take part in one of the largest anti-corruption demonstrations, in Belgrade on March 15, 2025.
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Overview

  • A sudden noise during a moment of silence at a Belgrade protest caused panic and accusations of sonic weapon use against Serbian authorities.
  • Serbian officials, including President Aleksandar Vučić, have denied the allegations, calling them baseless, and announced an investigation into the claims.
  • Footage and eyewitness accounts suggest a loud, disorienting sound disrupted the peaceful rally, with experts speculating the possible use of an LRAD device.
  • The protests, sparked by a deadly train station collapse in Novi Sad, have grown into a nationwide movement against government corruption and negligence.
  • Rights groups and international organizations have condemned the alleged use of acoustic weapons, emphasizing the need to protect the right to peaceful assembly.