Serbia: Violent Clashes Erupt in Anti-Government Protests | JQJO

Anti-government protests in Serbia turned violent for a third day, with police using tear gas against demonstrators in Belgrade and other cities. Protesters, many masked, threw projectiles at riot police who responded forcefully. Hundreds of demonstrators have been detained this week. The clashes, an escalation of months of largely peaceful protests, stem from accusations of government corruption and alleged police brutality, evident in numerous social media videos. President Vucic praised police actions and blamed Western influence, while the Interior Minister denied excessive force. Opposition leaders demanded the Interior Minister's resignation, and the EU expressed concern.