On February 9, 2025, students in Serbia commemorated 100 days since a tragic canopy collapse by blocking major highways and bridges. The collapse, resulting in 15 fatalities, has ignited widespread protests across the country, with demonstrators attributing the incident to governmental corruption linked to recent construction. During their protests, students observed a moment of silence and honored victims with symbolic acts, causing significant disruptions. The ongoing unrest comes amid political upheaval, as several government officials, including the Prime Minister and the mayor of Novi Sad, have resigned in response to the protests and attacks on demonstrators.
The protests are part of a campaign led by striking students who blame the November 1 collapse, in which 15 people were killed, on government corruption.
President Aleksandar Vucic has described the protests as an attempted 'color revolution' and accused demonstrators of being supported from abroad.
Hundreds of students blocked a major highway and bridge in the capital, Belgrade, for seven hours, accompanied by 15 minutes of silence for the victims.
Resignations came a day after student protesters were attacked by young men coming out of the building that houses the offices of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party.
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