Serbian Student Protesters Block State Broadcasters' Offices

Protesters demand accountability for a deadly train station collapse as tensions rise ahead of a major rally.

Student-led protests in Serbia, ongoing since November, escalated as demonstrators blocked access to state broadcasters RTS in Belgrade and RTV in Novi Sad.
The protests were sparked by a train station roof collapse in Novi Sad that killed 15 people, with protesters blaming government corruption and negligence for the tragedy.
Protesters accuse state broadcasters of biased reporting favoring President Aleksandar Vucic, whose decade-long rule is being challenged by the movement.
President Vucic has dismissed the protests, warned of potential violence at a planned March 15 rally, and accused demonstrators of being part of a foreign-backed effort to oust him.
The protests have remained largely peaceful but have seen isolated clashes, including one involving riot police at RTS headquarters, resulting in minor injuries.