Valjevo Protest Investigation
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Serbia's Ombudsman is investigating alleged police misconduct during a student protest in Valjevo last year. Opposition politicians criticized the heavy police presence, while the president acknowledged potential excessive force and called for accountability.
Authorities Unlikely to Acknowledge Valjevo's Distress, Journalist Claims
- Journalist Milan Radonjiฤ believes authorities will not acknowledge the fear and stress experienced by Valjevo after an incident last year. - He criticizes the government's response to protests, suggesting elections should have been called when hundreds of thousands demonstrated. - Radonjiฤ also comments on political maneuvering, the president's perceived overreach, and the ruling party's voter โฆ
Milivojeviฤ on Police Vehicles in Valjevo: Like a Police Fair, Not a Student Protest
- A Serbian opposition politician described the heavy police presence at a student protest in Valjevo as excessive. - Srฤan Milivojeviฤ stated that the scene resembled a police fair rather than a studโฆ
Doctor denies ombudsman's claims on Valjevo assessment; says email blocked as spam
- Ombudsman Zoran Paลกaliฤ stated he has not received a response from Dr. ฤorฤe Alempijeviฤ regarding an expert assessment of injuries from a 2025 Valjevo incident. - Dr. Alempijeviฤ claims he spoke wiโฆ
Vuฤiฤ on Valjevo: If anyone received more blows, I am sorry; those who beat police should not evade responsibility
- Serbian President Aleksandar Vuฤiฤ addressed violence during a protest in Valjevo last year. - He stated that anyone responsible for exceeding authority in using force should be held accountable. - โฆ
Serbia's Ombudsman probes Valjevo police actions a year later
- Serbia's Ombudsman is investigating alleged police misconduct in Valjevo from August 2025, a year after the incident. - The investigation is complex due to the factual situation and an ongoing organโฆ