Mass protests were held once again across several Serbian cities, including Belgrade, Niš, Kragujevac, Sremski Karlovci, Kostolac, Bor, Zaječar, Leskovac, and Užice, with demonstrators demanding justice, accountability, and early elections.
🔹 In Belgrade, protesters gathered near the Vuk Karadžić monument and attempted to approach the RTS building, but were blocked by heavy police cordons. Demonstrators chanted slogans such as “Call elections,” “Your hands are bloody,” and “Thieves.” Some also reported being harassed by residents, including one incident where water was poured on protesters from a nearby building.
🔹 In Niš, the official rally ended earlier in the evening, but citizens continued gathering in large numbers. Separate protests were also organized in support of Vera Dujaković, the dismissed principal of Niš’s “Stevan Sremac” Gymnasium, with concerns voiced that the new school year might not begin on time.
🔹 In Leskovac, citizens and students marched under the slogan “Whom are you protecting?” A teacher, Jelena Petrović, addressed police officers directly, urging them to “lower their raised hands” and stand with the people. Demonstrators carried photos of police brutality with captions referencing President Aleksandar Vučić.
🔹 In Zaječar, protesters demanded the annulment of the last municipal assembly session, effectively calling for new local elections. Confrontations between opposition supporters and SNS members included provocative chants, while citizens symbolically left garbage bags with SNS councillors’ photos in front of party offices.
🔹 In Kragujevac, protesters gathered peacefully at Đački Trg, playing music and demanding early parliamentary elections.
🔹 In Bor, citizens rallied in support of student Lazar Dinić, who remains under house arrest, with many gathering outside his building to show solidarity.
🔹 In Sremski Karlovci, a silent 16-minute vigil was held for journalist Sanja Ignjatović Eker and Dalibor Milanović, both targeted following their protest involvement. Ignjatović Eker has faced threats and public targeting by government officials, including President Vučić.
🔹 In Užice, teachers issued an open letter demanding stronger protection for students.
🔹 In Sombor, a photography exhibition documenting protests in Slovak communities was held in solidarity with other cities.
Despite heavy police presence and several tense moments, most protests proceeded peacefully, with demonstrators stressing their commitment to non-violent resistance.
