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politics2 years ago

Anti-government Protests Sweep Serbia Amidst Mass Shootings and Political Tensions

Tens of thousands of Serbians have joined an anti-government protest in Belgrade for the sixth time since May 3, blaming a culture of violence for the deaths of 18 people in two mass shootings and calling on the interior minister to resign. Protesters are demanding the resignation of Serbia’s interior minister, Bratislav Gasic, and secret service chief Aleksandar Vulin, who they blame for failing to bring criminal groups to justice. The demonstrators also called for the withdrawal of national broadcast licences for television channels Pink TV and Happy TV and a ban on some tabloids who they blame for promoting violence.

via Al Jazeera English|
#anti-government-protest#interior-minister#mass-shootings
politics2 years ago

Massive Anti-Government Protest in Serbia.

Tens of thousands of Serbs gathered in Belgrade for an anti-government protest, blaming a culture of violence for the deaths of 18 people in two mass shootings and calling for the resignation of the interior minister. Opposition parties organized the protest, accusing President Aleksandra Vucic's government of failing to tackle the promotion of violence in the media and allowing it to permeate society. The protesters' demands include the dismissal of the interior minister and secret service chief, as well as the immediate halt of all TV programs that promote violence.

via Reuters|
#anti-government-protest#interior-minister#opposition-parties
politics2 years ago

Serbia in Turmoil: Protests, Shootings, and Political Upheaval

Tens of thousands of people protested in Belgrade against the Serbian government's policies and a culture of violence that has led to two mass shootings in the country. Opposition parties organized the rally, blaming the government for failing to rein in media that promotes violence and to act against criminal elements in society. The government denies the allegations and accuses the opposition of staging protests for political gain. The protesters demanded more media freedoms and the resignation of President Aleksandar Vucic, Interior Minister Bratislav Gasic, and Aleksandar Vulin, the director of Serbia's security agency.

via Reuters|
#aleksandar-vucic#anti-government-protest#mass-shootings
politics2 years ago

Mass shootings spark massive protests in Serbia.

Tens of thousands of people marched through Belgrade in an anti-government protest blaming the recent mass shootings on a culture of violence that authorities have allowed to fester unchecked. Opposition parties organized the demonstration, calling for the resignation of President Aleksandar Vucic, Interior Minister Bratislav Gasic, and the head of Serbia's security agency. The government denies the allegations and accuses the opposition of organizing the protests for political gain.

via Reuters|
#anti-government-protest#belgrade#mass-shootings
politics2 years ago

Zimbabwean Writer Cleared of Anti-Government Protest Charges

Zimbabwean writer and activist Tsitsi Dangarembga has been acquitted by the country's High Court of staging an anti-government protest in 2020, for which she had initially received a six-month suspended jail sentence and a fine. Dangarembga, a fierce critic of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government, was found guilty in 2022 by a lower court of participating in a public gathering with intent to incite public violence while breaking COVID-19 protocols. The High Court judges did not immediately give reasons for the acquittal.

via Al Jazeera English|
#anti-government-protest#corruption#high-court
politics2 years ago

Massive Anti-Government Protest in Czech Republic.

Thousands of Czechs protested in Prague's central square calling on the government to quit over high inflation and energy prices. The protest was organised by non-parliamentary political party PRO, which has criticised the centre-right government for its handling of the energy crisis and hurting freedom of speech. The Czech Republic has been hit by rising inflation that has soared into double digits in the past year and high energy prices that are cutting into household budgets.

via Reuters.com|
#anti-government-protest#czech-republic#energy-prices
politics2 years ago

Massive Anti-Government Protest Rocks Prague.

Thousands of people gathered in Prague to protest high inflation and demand the government's resignation. The protesters blamed the European Union and the Czech government for soaring inflation and called on the current five-party coalition to resign. The protest was organized by a new political party known as PRO. The group has no seats in parliament and is ready to further escalate the protests. The protesters also want the Czech government to stop taking actions that are intended to reduce misinformation and fake news.

via Voice of America - VOA News|
#anti-government-protest#czech-republic#inflation