Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Serbia Protests Turn Violent Amidst Allegations of Police Brutality
People in Serbia are protesting against the government, and things are getting tense.
Protesters say the police have hurt and threatened them.
One student said police threatened to rape her.
The government denies these accusations.
The EU wants Serbia to look into these claims and allow peaceful gatherings.
The country's leader calls the protesters "terrorists".
The protests started after a building collapsed and people died, which led to calls for change.
Anti-government protests in Serbia have escalated, with accusations of police brutality.
Protesters allege police assaults, threats, and abuse, including threats of rape.
The EU has called for investigations into the allegations of excessive force and respect for peaceful assembly.
President Aleksandar Vucic has denounced the protesters and called them "terrorists".
The protests were triggered by the collapse of a railway station roof in November, killing 16 people.
- Who
- Protesters, police, and government officials in Serbia.
- What
- Anti-government protests in Serbia are escalating, with accusations of police brutality and threats.
- When
- The protests have been ongoing since November, with recent escalation in violence.
- Where
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Why
- Protests started due to the collapse of a railway station roof. They have escalated due to allegations of police brutality and a perceived lack of government response.
Protesters
Government
Police Brutality
Protesters
Police are using excessive force and brutality against protesters, including assaults and threats of sexual violence.
Government
The government denies allegations of police brutality and claims the protesters are acting violently to seize power.
- Cause of Protests
- Collapse of a railway station roof in November, killing 16
- Allegations
- Police brutality, threats, and abuse against protesters
- Government Response
- Denial of allegations; labeling protesters as "terrorists"
- EU Response
- Urged Serbia to investigate allegations and respect the right to peaceful assembly
- Detentions
- More than 100 protesters
- Leader's Stance
- President Aleksandar Vucic has remained defiant and rejected calls for early elections