SERBIA: CLASHES AT BELGRADE STUDENT PROTEST, 10 ARRESTED AND 8 INJURED

Belgrade, Serbia – Clashes and incidents continued late into the evening of June 28 in central Belgrade between police and protestors, resulting in a provisional tally of 10 arrests and 8 injuries. This followed a large anti-government demonstration organized by the student movement, which drew an estimated 140,000 people according to an independent source—significantly more than the 36,000 reported by the police.

In the evening, moments of high tension erupted as riot police confronted groups of demonstrators who were throwing rocks, bottles, and firecrackers at officers.

Six police officers and two protestors were injured. The entire Serbian leadership has strongly condemned the incidents and the violent behavior directed at law enforcement. President Vučić is scheduled to address the nation today.