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Serbia is experiencing widespread anti-government protests sparked by a fatal train station collapse blamed on corruption. Demonstrations have escalated into violent clashes with police and government loyalists, with protesters demanding early elections and accountability from President Vucic's administration.

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Tensions soar in Serbia as protesters clash with police

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  • Protesters in Serbia escalated actions, targeting ruling party offices with flares and bats.
  • Initial protests were sparked by the Novi Sad train station collapse, blamed on corruption. 41s
  • The movement has grown into the largest protest in modern Serbian history, now demanding elections. 56s
  • Authorities used water cannons and tear gas to disperse crowds, with dozens injured and hundreds detained. 1m 18s
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Tensions soar in Serbia as protesters clash with police
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France 24
17 hours ago
Tensions soar in Serbia as protesters clash with police

Protesters in Valjevo target the ruling party's offices with flares and bats, escalating unrest after the Novi Sad train station tragedy.

Serbia's anti-corruption protesters clash with riot police
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DW News
1 day ago
Serbia's anti-corruption protesters clash with riot police

Armored vehicles and tear gas are deployed as protesters clash with police in Belgrade and other cities.

Fresh clashes erupt in Belgrade after days of unrest
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France 24
2 days ago
Fresh clashes erupt in Belgrade after days of unrest

Nationwide protests erupt as anti-government demonstrators demand justice and new elections after a fatal infrastructure collapse.

Serbian rival protester groups clash amid escalating political crisis
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France 24
3 days ago
Serbian rival protester groups clash amid escalating political crisis

Anti-government protesters and police exchange fireworks and tear gas in Belgrade, while party offices are ransacked in Novi Sad.

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