Over 300,000 Protest in Belgrade Against Serbian Government Corruption

The massive, student-led demonstration marks one of the largest public uprisings in Serbia's modern history, fueled by anger over a deadly infrastructure failure linked to corruption.

An estimated 275,000 to 325,000 protesters gathered in Belgrade on March 15, making it the largest demonstration since President Aleksandar Vucic took office a decade ago.
The movement was sparked by a November 1 accident in Novi Sad, where a newly renovated train station collapsed, killing 15 people and highlighting alleged systemic corruption.
Students have been at the forefront of the protests, uniting diverse political and social groups under the slogan 'Corruption Kills' and maintaining a peaceful approach despite government accusations of foreign interference and revolutionary intent.
The United Nations has urged Serbian authorities to respect the right to peaceful assembly, while President Vucic has stated he will not let 'the street dictate the rules.'
Protesters view this demonstration as a pivotal moment in challenging the current regime, drawing comparisons to the 2000 protests that ended Slobodan Milosevic's presidency.

Courrier International