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Violent Clashes Spread as Serbian Protesters Attack Ruling Party Offices

European human rights officials have called on Belgrade to curb what they describe as excessive police force.

Agentes de la gendarmería serbia vigilan una calle durante una protesta antigubernamental cerca de la sede del Partido Progresista Serbio en Belgrado, Serbia, el viernes 15 de agosto de 2025. (AP Foto/Darko Vojinovic)
Vučić endurece su discurso y promete mano dura contra protestas en Serbia
Agentes de la gendarmería serbia realizan patrullajes en un camión durante las protestas antigubernamentales cerca de las oficinas del Partido Progresista Serbio en Belgrado, Serbia, el viernes 15 de agosto de 2025. (AP Foto/Darko Vojinovic)
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Overview

  • Three consecutive nights of protests have seen demonstrators clash with police in Belgrade, Novi Sad, Valjevo and other cities, with tear gas deployed and barricades erected.
  • The Ministry of Interior reported 38 arrests and injuries to multiple officers during the recent disturbances.
  • Protesters set fire to and demolished local offices of the Serbian Progressive Party in Valjevo and Novi Sad.
  • President Aleksandar Vucic has rejected calls to resign, saying elections will be held “when necessary” and that his term runs until 2027.
  • Council of Europe rights commissioner Michael O’Flaherty condemned the “disproportionate use of force” and urged authorities to respect peaceful assembly.