Over 30 state faculties across four universities in Serbia are officially in blockade. The students are demanding the full disclosure of the documentation related to the reconstruction of the Railway Station in Novi Sad and the identification of those responsible for the recent attack on students from the Faculty of Dramatic Arts (FDU). The University of Niš’s Faculty of Mathematics (PMF) has also joined the protest, with their action being named “A Lesson in Integrity.” Students from the Faculty of Philosophy in Belgrade have stated that the blockades will continue, emphasizing that there are more important exams than those in class – exams of morality.
Minor incidents have been reported, including at the Faculty of Technical Sciences (FTN) in Novi Sad, where a reporter from N1 had her phone snatched while filming the protesters. At the Pharmacy Faculty in Novi Sad, a man in an official vehicle allegedly drove into students.
The Veterinary Faculty is also considering joining the blockade.
The blockades began at the end of November, following an attack on FDU students while they were paying tribute to the 15 victims who died when the canopy at the Railway Station in Novi Sad collapsed. The students in the blockade have been supported by certain professors, activists, political parties, and citizens, who have brought them food and drinks.
During yesterday’s protest organized by the students of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering (ETF) in Belgrade, the students stated that the blockades would only cease when all their demands are met. They also hinted that there could be a radicalization of their actions if necessary.
In Novi Sad, the activist groups “Sviće” and “Stav” held a protest in front of the City Assembly, where they painted the sidewalk in red. As citizens walked past the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) headquarters, they shouted “murderers” to the party supporters, who responded by calling them “Ustaše.”
