Serbia unrest deepens as protesters report beatings, threats, and abuse

Serbia unrest deepens as protesters report beatings, threats, and abuse

Serbia’s anti-government protests have turned violent, with activists accusing police of brutal assaults and threats. As outrage grows, the EU has urged Serbia to investigate the allegations and respect the right to peaceful assembly.

Protesters gather in support of student Nikolina Sindjelic demanding the dismissal of Marko Kricko, commander of the Special Unit for the Protection of Certain Facilities and Persons, as well as his urgent prosecution and sanctioning for the abuse and torture of detainees, in front of a special police unit station in Belgrade. AFP