Serbian university students led a major anti-government protest in Belgrade on Saturday (23 May), with tens of thousands gathering to demand early parliamentary elections, accountability, and stronger rule of law reforms.
The demonstrations stem from public anger over the November 2024 train station tragedy in northern Serbia that killed 16 people, triggering a nationwide anti-corruption movement. Protesters accuse the government of failing to address corruption and democratic backsliding under President Aleksandar Vucic.
Key developments:
- Serbia’s state railway company suspended train services to and from Belgrade during the rally.
- Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic cited a police estimate of 34,300 attendees.
- The Council of Europe’s Human Rights Commissioner Michael O’Flaherty raised concerns over treatment of protesters and journalists.
- President Vucic indicated parliamentary elections could take place between September and November 2026.
ℹ️ AP News
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