Tensions Ignite: Student Protests Spread Across Serbia
Protests erupted in Novi Pazar, Serbia, following the forced expulsion of students from a university building during ongoing anti-government demonstrations. Protesters clashed with police, demanding the students' return and expressing discontent with President Aleksandar Vucic. The situation reflects broader political tensions and echoes longstanding ethnic divides in the region.
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In Novi Pazar, Serbia, violent clashes erupted between protesters and police after the reported forced expulsion of students from a faculty building. Hundreds gathered in opposition, demanding the students' reinstatement and protesting against President Aleksandar Vucic's government.
The tensions in Novi Pazar are heightened by the town's complex ethnic composition, further inflamed by recent political unrest in Serbia. Videos on social media allegedly show private security forces forcibly removing students from the university premises.
Student protests are not new in Serbia, with demonstrations increasing after a tragic infrastructure collapse last year. These protests challenge President Vucic's authoritarianism and seek to bridge ethnic divides, demanding an end to corruption and calling for snap elections.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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