Historic Protests in Belgrade Call for Justice and Reform
Hundreds of thousands gather against corruption and government policies following a deadly infrastructure collapse.
- Over 100,000 demonstrators convened in Belgrade on March 15, marking one of the largest protests in Serbia's history.
- The protests were triggered by the Novi Sad train station collapse in November 2024, which killed 15 people and exposed alleged government corruption.
- Led by students, the movement demands accountability, the enforcement of the rule of law, and punishment for corrupt officials, rather than the resignation of specific politicians.
- President Aleksandar Vučić has labeled the protests as illegal and accused foreign powers of orchestrating unrest, while warning of potential violence.
- Despite fears of clashes, the demonstrations have largely remained peaceful, with EU and UN urging Serbian authorities to respect citizens' rights to assemble.