Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has been forced to convene the National Security Commission following strong protests by students bursting in several cities of the country.
According to local media, the meeting of the National Security Council, which was chaired by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, ended shortly before 12:00.
Also part of the meeting were the Speaker of Parliament, Ana Brnabic, Prime Minister đuro Macut, Minister of Defense, BIA Director, Minister of Internal Affairs and top leaders of police and judicial authorities.
Three major cities in Serbia were engulfed by violent anti -government protests over the weekend, with Belgrade at the epicenter of clashes between citizens and police.
Hundreds of people were arrested, dozens were injured and Serbian Progressive Party buildings (SNS) were attacked in Palilula and Zemun.
President Aleksandar Vucic visited the damaged premises and praised law enforcement for the intervention, stating that “the state is stronger than any protest”.
Interior Minister Ivica Dacić denied the use of police violence.
Protests, mainly led by students, began after a tragedy in Novi Sad, where the demolition of part of the railway station caused 16 casualties, sparking the revolt against corruption and state mismanagement.
Protests that have been going on in Serbia for months, as the student movement seems to be gaining momentum, demanding democratic reform and government accountability.
