Serbian student protesters file criminal complaint against two ministers over alleged threats

In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Serbian student protesters have taken legal action by filing a criminal complaint against two prominent government ministers. The complaint targets Boris Bratina, the Minister of Information and Telecommunications, and Darko Glisic, the Minister for Public Investments. This move comes in response to deeply concerning public statements made by the ministers, which protesters argue incite violence and disregard the safety of students.

The controversy centers on remarks made by Minister Bratina on April 4, celebrated as Students' Day in Serbia. According to reports, Bratina commented on ongoing student protests, allegedly stating that young people "are not aware that the police there have the right to beat them and kill them." This statement has been widely interpreted as a justification for potential police brutality against demonstrating students, sparking outrage among activist groups and the wider public.

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are not aware that the police there have the right to beat them and kill them.

Adding to the inflammatory rhetoric, Minister Glisic had previously urged parents not to enroll their children in what he termed "blockader colleges." His comments were particularly chilling, as he reportedly warned that students would be returned to their parents "in a coffin." This grim reference is believed to allude to the tragic death of a young woman from Sabac at the University of Belgrade Faculty of Philosophy on March 26, a death that has cast a shadow over the academic community. The protesters' criminal complaint underscores the gravity with which these statements are being viewed and their potential to incite further conflict.

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in a coffin