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Since the accident at Novi Sad station on November 1st, Serbia has been gripped by intense protests launched by a student movement, with the climax being the massive demonstration in Belgrade on March 15. Since that event—the largest protest since the fall of Milosevic in 2000—how has the student mobilization evolved? Here’s an update from the ground.
The March 15 Protest: The High Point of Serbian Student Mobilization
The date was not chosen at random—the 15th symbolizing each of the victims of Novi Sad. Since then, a 16th person succumbed to injuries in March. The protest drew massive crowds, bolstered by farmers and supported by a majority of the population. It’s estimated that around 300,000 people took part, a figure mocked by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, who claimed only 100,000 attended. However, images speak for themselves and clearly show the scale of the movement. Since the beginning of the uprising, the president has continuously discredited this opposition to his regime.
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