Activists in the house arrest: Protests in Novi Sad reach the climax!

protests and reactions

The court decision that was made today was accompanied by intensive protests by students who demonstrated around the clock before the court in Novi Sad. This situation is part of a larger image of political unrest in Serbia, where social tensions and state repression have been increasing significantly for several months.

Vasić and the other activists under house arrest continue to fight for their rights. Marija Vasić now had to be brought to a prison hospital in Belgrade because her health is endangered by hunger strike. At the same time, three other imprisoned members of the PSG are waiting for a judicial decision on their further whereabouts.

context and social climate in Serbia

Serbia has recently been struggling with various challenges. While the country continues to make an EU accession, there are close political and economic relationships with Russia. In addition, the public's allegations of corruption are widespread in public, which further increases political instability. In March 2023, an agreement on the normalization of diplomatic relationships between Serbia and Kosovo under EU agency was achieved, but there were also escalations, such as the fatal incident in September, in which a Kosovar police officer died.