In Serbia, a large student protest movement has emerged following the tragic collapse of a train station roof in Novi Sad that killed fifteen people. Tens of thousands gathered in Kragujevac, marking a notable moment in the protest movement spurred by corruption and nepotism allegations against President Aleksandar Vucic's government. Demonstrators honored the victims with a 15-hour blockade, signifying their demand for accountability. Public support for the protests has intensified, leading to the resignation of several officials, as citizens call for governmental change and transparency in the wake of tragedy.
We are here to fight for a better tomorrow, against corruption, said 20-year-old Jovan, who drove from the capital Belgrade. Student protestors have enjoyed broad support from Serbia's public, many of whom blame the Novi Sad tragedy on corruption and nepotism within Vucic's government, allegations authorities deny.
In near-freezing temperatures, students arrived in Kragujevac from across Serbia by bus and even on foot, beating drums, blowing whistles, and holding up the country's flag.
I have not been so happy and proud for a long time, she said. I am proud of their persistence.
The university student-led movement has put increasing pressure on Serbia's government, spurring the resignation of several high-ranking officials, including Prime Minister Milos Vucevic at the end of January.
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