Protests and blockades continued across multiple cities in Serbia today, with citizens once again taking to the streets to voice their dissatisfaction and demands.
Užice Concludes, Plans Major Sunday Rally
The protest in Užice concluded tonight, with organizers stating its purpose was to maintain tension and reiterate demands for the release of nine detained citizens and activists. “See you tomorrow Serbia, welcome,” Užice residents called out, announcing a major rally for Sunday.
Tomorrow’s protest in Užice is scheduled to last nine hours, officially beginning at 4:00 PM, symbolizing the number of arrested individuals. Gatherings will start as early as 12:00 or 1:00 PM, with main points at the city square, in front of the municipal building, near the museum, and by the fire station. Students have called for public assistance in organizing, with bikers expected to join around 4:00 PM for the main part of the protest.
Nova Pazova and Novi Sad Blockades
Citizens from Batajnica, Pazova, Banovci, and Inđija blocked the large roundabout near Nova Pazova. The gathering, held under the slogan “Turn the circle, change the course,” featured speeches from Boža Prelević, Vladimir Pavićević, Miša Bačulov, and Senka Jankov, as reported by Nova.rs.
In Novi Sad, blockades also took place, with financial donations being collected for humanitarian purposes. Notably, 16 chairs were set up at the Novi Sad blockade, each bearing the name of one of the 16 victims of the November 1st roof collapse. The protest’s aim, as previously announced, is to inform foreign visitors attending the EXIT festival about the events in Serbia over the past eight months.
Belgrade: Student-Led Protests Continue
In Belgrade, a blockade in the intersection of Bulevar kralja Aleksandra and Beogradska Street continued for over two hours after citizens, without a direct call from law students, initiated the action around 7:00 PM. The situation remained calm, with the number of participants holding steady. Students and citizens used rattles and whistles, chanting “pump it up.” Traffic police and war veterans were also present at the blockade.
Earlier today, a public address by students was held in front of the Faculty of Law in Belgrade. Speakers emphasized that repression against citizens is unacceptable and reiterated their call for elections.
These protests follow a period of humanitarian gatherings aimed at collecting aid for residents affected by recent fires in Serbia, a shift from the regular protests seen in previous days.
