In Capital Of Serbia, Many Thousands Of Anti -government Actions Continue

In Serbia, multi-thousandth anti-government actions continue after the collapse of a concrete canopy above the entrance to the building of the railway station in the city of Novi-Sad on November 1, 2024, as a result of which 15 people were killed.

Students blocked the largest transport interchange of Belgrade – “Auto -Komanda” – for 24 hours.

The demonstrators carry the flags of Serbia and posters with the inscriptions “your hands in the blood.” The action that began the day before at 10.00 will end on Tuesday, January 28, at 10.00 in the morning.

On the eve of students and schoolchildren, thousands of other citizens joined.

The Belgrade Department of Emergency Situations and Coordination provides protesters with water, emergency assistance and garbage collection services.

At the same time, a large number of police outfits that ensure the safety of demonstrators are also on duty in the region.

Vuchich called for dialogue with students opposing the government

At a joint press conference with Prime Minister Milos Vuchevich and speaker of parliament, Ana Brnabich the night before, President of Serbia Alexander Vuchich called on dialogue with students who criticized the government’s actions.

The head of state attracted attention to the fact that 90 days have passed since the accident.

“The guilty will be punished. We did everything possible after the tragedy, we have always been near the families of those who died. Most of the students’ requests were fulfilled, and the necessary documents regarding the accident were provided to the public. They demanded the release of the detainees. I am ready Sign a decree on an amnesty of 13 students and 1 academician, ”the president said.

What happened in Novi-Sad?

On November 1, 2024, near the Novi-Sad railway station, a canopy collapsed at the railway station.

15 people were killed, two more were injured in serious condition.

After the incident, the Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure Goran Vesich and the Minister of Internal and Foreign Trade Tomislav Momirovich resigned.

As a result of the subsequent investigation, 11 people were detained, including Minister Vesich.