A massive student-led protest in Belgrade saw over 100,000 attendees rallying peacefully against President Aleksandar Vucic’s government. This marked one of Serbia's largest demonstrations in decades, despite concerns over potential violence. Warnings from Vucic about violent protests and possible civil unrest heightened tension, yet the demonstration remained peaceful, with no major incidents reported. While supporters of the president threw stones, the feared intervention of organized groups did not occur. The police estimated attendance at 107,000, contrasting with organizers' claims of 800,000, highlighting the depth of public dissatisfaction with the current administration.
The student-led protest movement in Serbia rallied more than 100,000 people for a huge peaceful street demonstration on Saturday in Serbia's capital, Belgrade.
Saturday's rally, the biggest outpouring of public discontent in Serbia in decades, was preceded by warnings from President Aleksandar Vucic about potential violence.
Opposition politicians claimed they had received information about secret plans to arrest Mr. Vucic's political rivals, intensifying the atmosphere of fear.
The Belgrade police estimated the protesters at 107,000, while students organizing the rally claimed there were as many as 800,000 participants.
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