Serbian Civil War has begun
Here’s a condensed bullet-point version of the events you shared:
- **Third day of clashes** in Belgrade and other Serbian cities between anti-government protesters and police.
- Protests held under slogan *“Let’s show them we are not a punching bag.”*
- Police used **tear gas**; deployed **armored vehicles** to separate protesters from pro-government supporters.
- Protesters (many masked) **threw flares, rocks, and eggs**; police charged using armored vehicles.
- **Street chaos**: burning trash canisters, injuries reported (no confirmed numbers).
- Similar unrest occurred in several other cities.
- Police detained **hundreds** this week; dozens injured on both sides.
- Protests began in **November** after a train station canopy collapse killed 16; blamed on alleged corruption in infrastructure.
- President **Aleksandar Vucic** praised police, promised bonuses; claimed protests are **West-inspired** (no evidence provided).
- **Social media videos** show police allegedly beating detainees, including women and youth.
- Interior Minister **Ivica Dacic** denied excessive force; claimed police were attacked; reported **75 police officers injured**.
- Opposition leaders demand Dacic’s removal; accuse police of targeting anyone opposing Vucic.
- Videos allegedly show young detainees with **visible injuries**.
- **EU official** called violence reports “deeply concerning.”
- Serbia seeking **EU membership**; Vucic criticized for stifling freedoms but denies accusations.
- **Third day of clashes** in Belgrade and other Serbian cities between anti-government protesters and police.
- Protests held under slogan *“Let’s show them we are not a punching bag.”*
- Police used **tear gas**; deployed **armored vehicles** to separate protesters from pro-government supporters.
- Protesters (many masked) **threw flares, rocks, and eggs**; police charged using armored vehicles.
- **Street chaos**: burning trash canisters, injuries reported (no confirmed numbers).
- Similar unrest occurred in several other cities.
- Police detained **hundreds** this week; dozens injured on both sides.
- Protests began in **November** after a train station canopy collapse killed 16; blamed on alleged corruption in infrastructure.
- President **Aleksandar Vucic** praised police, promised bonuses; claimed protests are **West-inspired** (no evidence provided).
- **Social media videos** show police allegedly beating detainees, including women and youth.
- Interior Minister **Ivica Dacic** denied excessive force; claimed police were attacked; reported **75 police officers injured**.
- Opposition leaders demand Dacic’s removal; accuse police of targeting anyone opposing Vucic.
- Videos allegedly show young detainees with **visible injuries**.
- **EU official** called violence reports “deeply concerning.”
- Serbia seeking **EU membership**; Vucic criticized for stifling freedoms but denies accusations.
