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Strong police forces fired tear gas at crowds in Belgrade and other cities as protesters pelted the police with stones and flares.
The unrest escalated as many are outraged by the government’s coronavirus response.
Serbian security forces deployed armored transporters, mounted police, and dogs as anti-government protesters gathered in downtown Belgrade on Wednesday evening. Police used tear gas with scuffles breaking out in Belgrade and Serbia’s second city of Novi Sad. Images from the city showed fire in Novi Sad city hall. In Nis, the country’s third-largest city, protesters threw rocks at the ruling party headquarters.
Protesters also pelted the security forces with rocks, flares and empty bottles in Belgrade. Some of them threw gas canisters back at the police. As the crowd grew in size, riot police pushed the protesters away from the parliament building where the Wednesday rally started. Large groups of riots police, including vehicles belonging to special anti-terror squads, patrolled the city. Some protesters carried crosses and other religious symbols and urged both the police and other protesters to refrain from violence, according to images from the scene broadcast by the regional N1 broadcaster.
What criticisms have been leveled against the Serbian government regarding their communication and response to the pandemic?
In recent days, protests against the Serbian government’s handling of coronavirus have turned violent. Demonstrators have taken to the streets of the capital city, Belgrade, to express their frustrations with the government’s response to the pandemic.
The protests erupted after the government announced a weekend-long curfew in an attempt to curb the spread of the virus. The curfew was quickly rescinded after it was met with widespread opposition. However, this did not quell the anger of protesters who continued to demand answers and action from the government.
The demonstrations have been largely peaceful, but on July 7th, violence erupted as a group of protesters stormed the parliament building. Police responded with tear gas and clashed with demonstrators, resulting in injuries to both protesters and police officers.
The government has been criticized for its lack of transparency and communication regarding the pandemic. Many citizens feel that the government has not done enough to protect the population from the virus and has not provided accurate information about the number of cases and fatalities.
The protests have also highlighted the political divisions within Serbia. Many opposition parties have supported the demonstrations, while the ruling party has accused the opposition of using the pandemic as a tool to undermine the government.
The situation in Serbia is a reminder of the global challenge that COVID-19 has presented to governments around the world. Many have struggled to balance the need to protect citizens from the virus while also preserving economic stability and individual liberties.
It is essential that governments are transparent about their response to the pandemic and communicate effectively with citizens to build trust and cooperation. The people of Serbia have shown that they will not tolerate a lack of transparency and accountability from their government, particularly in a time of crisis. It is now up to the leaders of Serbia to work to address the concerns of their citizens and find a way forward.
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