Užice Rally Tensions
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Tensions remain high in Užice, Serbia, after a Serbian Progressive Party rally, with police separating party supporters and local citizens. Opposition figures and students report alleged attacks on activists and a man during the unrest, while Serbia Centre calls the events a trial run ahead of elections.
Janjić says Užice was a trial run for Vučić and SNS ahead of elections
Stefan Janjić, secretary-general of the Serbia Centre party and a lawmaker, described incidents during and after a Serbian Progressive Party rally in Užice as a “trial run” for President Aleksandar Vučić and the ruling party ahead of elections. Speaking to TV Nova, Janjić accused people responsible for securing the rally of clearing cafés and using force against those who wanted to attend or appro…
Tensions Flare in Užice After Ruling Party Rally; Police Separate Groups
The city of Užice is experiencing heightened tensions following a rally held by the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). Even after the event concluded, numerous police officers equipped for crowd …
Professor reports attack on activists during police identity check in Užice
Professor Branko Nikolić of the "Da ne dišemo Duboko" organization reported that a group of activists was attacked in a Užice cafe while police conducted identity checks. Nikolić told Insajder that 20…
Students share photo of beaten man in Užice amid protests
Students protesting at Belgrade's Law Faculty have escalated their demonstration by sharing a photograph on social media depicting a man who was allegedly beaten in Užice. The students, who are curren…
