Tens of Thousands Protest in Belgrade Against Government Corruption and Negligence

Mass Protests in Belgrade

• ⚡ Tens of thousands of protesters, including students and workers, gathered in Belgrade on Saturday for one of the largest rallies in decades.
• 🎯 Demonstrators faced riot police and supporters of President Aleksandar Vučić.

Demands for Accountability

• 📌 A key demand is the release of documents related to last year's railway station disaster in Novi Sad, where a roof collapse killed 15 people.
• ⚖️ Protesters are seeking accountability from authorities for the incident, which they attribute to the irresponsibility of state bodies.
• 💡 Participants hope the protests will increase public awareness and lead to a return to normalcy.

Corruption and Government Response

• ⚠️ The railway disaster has fueled accusations of widespread corruption and negligence within the government.
• ⚖️ While prosecutors have charged 13 individuals and the government announced an anti-corruption campaign, protests have continued.
• 🚔 Police reported apprehending 13 people overnight and on Saturday amidst largely peaceful demonstrations.