Belgrade Students Protest with Blockade at Trošarina Circle
Students from the Faculty of Organizational Sciences engage in a two-hour blockade to voice unfulfilled demands.
Students in Belgrade have organized a blockade at the Trošarina roundabout, located in the heart of the city.
The action, led by students from the Faculty of Organizational Sciences (FON), aims to highlight various unfulfilled demands.
The protest began during the evening, with students making noise, jumping, and chanting slogans including "Who doesn't jump is a coward" and "Pump it up".
A noticeable banner reading "Srbija je naša država" (Serbia is our state) was unfurled as part of the demonstration.
As planned, the blockade is set to last for two hours, during which time traffic has been significantly disrupted.
Reports indicate that some local citizens and motorcyclists have joined the students in their protest.
Students explained that their gathering was also a show of solidarity after a peer was nearly involved in an accident at the site.
"Every hour we will decide how long we will stay here," stated a participant.
Another student noted that their presence aims to raise awareness about ongoing issues they believe require immediate attention.
The authorities, including traffic police, were present at the scene to ensure that the gathering remained peaceful.
There was no prior information suggesting that such a protest would take place, prompting a swift response from the police.
Earlier in the evening, the organizers had called on citizens to join them in their demonstration, promising a special guest at approximately 9 PM; however, they did not disclose the guest's identity.
On their social media channels, they encouraged everyone to come to Trošarina.
The blockade at Trošarina reflects a broader context of student activism in Serbia, as young people increasingly demand a voice on issues affecting their rights and futures.
The action, led by students from the Faculty of Organizational Sciences (FON), aims to highlight various unfulfilled demands.
The protest began during the evening, with students making noise, jumping, and chanting slogans including "Who doesn't jump is a coward" and "Pump it up".
A noticeable banner reading "Srbija je naša država" (Serbia is our state) was unfurled as part of the demonstration.
As planned, the blockade is set to last for two hours, during which time traffic has been significantly disrupted.
Reports indicate that some local citizens and motorcyclists have joined the students in their protest.
Students explained that their gathering was also a show of solidarity after a peer was nearly involved in an accident at the site.
"Every hour we will decide how long we will stay here," stated a participant.
Another student noted that their presence aims to raise awareness about ongoing issues they believe require immediate attention.
The authorities, including traffic police, were present at the scene to ensure that the gathering remained peaceful.
There was no prior information suggesting that such a protest would take place, prompting a swift response from the police.
Earlier in the evening, the organizers had called on citizens to join them in their demonstration, promising a special guest at approximately 9 PM; however, they did not disclose the guest's identity.
On their social media channels, they encouraged everyone to come to Trošarina.
The blockade at Trošarina reflects a broader context of student activism in Serbia, as young people increasingly demand a voice on issues affecting their rights and futures.
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