Serbia Detains Police Over Protest Force

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Serbia Detains Police Over Protest Force

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Serbian authorities detained nine active police officers and one former officer on Wednesday for allegedly using excessive force against detainees during anti‑corruption protests last year in Belgrade.

The interior ministry said the suspects, who served in an elite unit, tortured and intimidated several people detained in the garage of the government compound on 14‑15 August 2025.

The protests, which swept across Serbia in 2025 and 2026, ultimately led to the ouster of the populist Serbian Progressive Party in a 25 October snap parliamentary election by the leaderless Student List.

The ministry’s statement accused the officers of inflicting great pain and severe suffering to obtain information and punish detainees.

Police used teargas, crowd‑control vehicles and stun grenades to disperse crowds, while students and activists reported injuries and psychological trauma.

Published 2026-11-05 00:52:26 UTC · Published by JQJO

Published by JQJO Editorial Desk · AI assisted

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Timeline

On August 14 2025 Police detained protesters in government compound.
On August 15 2025 Police used force, intimidation during detentions.
On November 4 2026 Nine police officers detained for alleged excessive force.

Why it matters

Immediate US impact: None reported Possible long-term US impact: None reported Most affected groups: Serbian protesters, police officers Reader priority: High

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