Protesters march in Belgrade at huge rally against Serbian president

Authorities in capital make apparent attempt to disrupt demonstration by cancelling public transportTens of thousands of people from across Serbia have joined an anti-corruption rally in Belgrade, in what is regarded as the culmination of months of protest that have shaken the grip of the country’s autocratic president, Aleksandar Vučić.The sound of whistles and vuvuzelas echoed throughout the Serbian capital, which has been on high alert since the rally was announced. Some carried banners that read, “He’s Finished!” Others chanted: “Pump it Up,” a slogan adopted during the four months of student-led protests. Continue reading...

Protesters march in Belgrade at huge rally against Serbian president

Authorities in capital make apparent attempt to disrupt demonstration by cancelling public transport

Tens of thousands of people from across Serbia have joined an anti-corruption rally in Belgrade, in what is regarded as the culmination of months of protest that have shaken the grip of the country’s autocratic president, Aleksandar Vučić.

The sound of whistles and vuvuzelas echoed throughout the Serbian capital, which has been on high alert since the rally was announced. Some carried banners that read, “He’s Finished!” Others chanted: “Pump it Up,” a slogan adopted during the four months of student-led protests. Continue reading...