Dozens of people have been arrested in Serbia as students intensify their use of road blockades.

4 July 2025

BIRN

Anti-government protesters block Belgrade with roadblocks, leading to multiple arrests and police confrontations over several days.

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Dozens of protesters were arrested in Belgrade on Friday as anti-government roadblocks continued across the city. Protesters set up blockades at various intersections, engaging in a dynamic struggle with police, who sometimes dismantled the blockades. While most arrested protesters were reportedly released, some faced charges of traffic misdemeanors. Student organizers called for a total blockade across several Serbian towns and urged the public, farmers, and others to join. Student groups advised protesters to avoid physical conflict and to move to nearby blockades if police arrived. These protests are part of a series of student-led rallies that began after a June 28 rally, initially sparked by a 2024 railway station disaster. Interior Minister Ivica Dacic stated that police were prioritizing the function of vital city routes and acting without excessive force, despite arrests occurring. Several students and faculty members were arrested and subsequently released, with some alleging unprofessional conduct by police officers during the detentions.

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