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Serbian Students Rally Against Pro-Government Media Alleging Propaganda and Smears

Protesters accuse Informer TV of unethical practices, stage symbolic 'decontamination' action, and launch a petition to limit its broadcasting access.

Protesting students rally outside a key pro-government television station, The Informer TV accusing it of spreading hate speech during nearly five months of persistent street demonstrations against corruption in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, March 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Protesting students rallied outside a key pro-government television station, in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, March 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Protesting students stage a symbolic "decontamination" outside a key pro-government television station, The Informer TV accusing it of spreading hate speech during nearly five months of persistent street demonstrations against corruption in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, March 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Protesting students rally outside a key pro-government television station, The Informer TV accusing it of spreading hate speech during nearly five months of persistent street demonstrations against corruption in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, March 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)

Overview

  • Thousands of students and supporters gathered outside Informer TV, accusing it of spreading propaganda and targeting protesters with personal attacks.
  • The protests, initially sparked by a deadly train station roof collapse in November 2024, have grown into a broader movement against government corruption and media bias.
  • Students staged a symbolic 'decontamination' performance outside Informer TV and launched a petition to restrict the station's broadcasting privileges.
  • Pro-government media have labeled protesters as foreign agents and extremists, while President Vucic dismissed the protests and threatened legal action against supporters.
  • Independent media in Serbia face significant challenges, including financial pressures and public smear campaigns, as government-aligned outlets dominate the narrative.