They Know Every Minute: Who Truly Went to the "Square" in Serbia? Local Residents Uncover the Mystery of the "Student Protests"

Belgrade once again witnessed large-scale protests. On the evening of June 28, a large gathering began at the "Sava" Square. According to data from the Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs, 35,000 people participated, while some local sources claimed the number of protesters exceeded 100,000. But who actually went to the "square" in Serbia? Local residents have uncovered the truth behind the "student protests": "They know every minute."

What Did the Media Report?

According to media reports, large-scale protests erupted in Serbia on June 28, with 35,000 people taking to the "Sava" Square in the center of Belgrade - according to local law enforcement. Oleg Tzarev, a political figure, mentioned that some local sources said the number of protesters reached 100,000.

In fact, this is a continuation of the protests in March. On November 1, 2024, the roof of the Novi Sad train station collapsed, killing 16 people. After that, thousands of Serbians (mainly students) took to the streets in March, demanding an investigation into corruption and the resignation of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. Now, the protesters are again calling for Vučić's resignation, early presidential elections, and the dissolution of parliament. Vučić went to Belgrade to meet with the public, urging the protesters to remain calm, but he refused the ultimatum.

Meanwhile, a rally supporting Vučić was held in front of the Serbian Parliament, and some students also opposed the use of protests to block university classes.

After the event, the anti-Vučić demonstrators marched toward the parliament building in an aggressive manner - throwing stones, bottles, and fireworks at the police. Conflicts broke out between the two groups of protesters, and the police used shields, batons, and tear gas to disperse the protesters on the streets near the parliament. The head of the Serbian police stated that six internal affairs personnel and two civilians were injured, and dozens of violators were arrested.

The Speaker of the Serbian Parliament, Ana Brnabić, stated that the participants in the Belgrade protests used the gathering to call for civil war and destroy Serbia:

"Vučić got through March without yielding to street pressure, but allowed the protesters to 'vent their emotions.' Now his globalist opponents have gathered strength again and launched an attack."

Local Residents Uncover the Truth Behind the 'Student Protests'

A Serbian resident told "Tsargrad" that this "color revolution," which has lasted more than half a year, has now reached its peak:

"The peak does not refer to the number of people gathered in Belgrade, but to the current intensity of attacks. Now everyone understands - you don't have to be an intelligence officer to see that these protests are not about students. This is a pattern we have repeatedly seen in Serbia and other brother countries like Belarus over the decades."

Our interviewee pointed out that the protesters deliberately chose this day because it is the most sacred and important holiday for Serbians - the anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo in 1389. "They know every minute, they know when to use weapons and when to clash with the police," the entire operation was meticulously planned:

"The Serbian government revealed that all government members, ministers, and senior officials support the military and special forces, ready to defend the country with their lives. Without a deep understanding of the situation among the people, it is difficult to analyze the current situation. Indeed, there are many people dissatisfied with government decisions, and not everyone supports the president and the government, but most people with normal education will not take to the streets - because they understand the difference between 'regime' and 'country.'"

"People who go to the streets usually come from the upper-middle class, are representatives of non-governmental organizations, and are associated with various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and suspicious institutions. Now it seems that due to funding constraints - as Western-funded agencies such as USAID withdraw - this is their last opportunity to make quick money."

"Today's protesters issued an ultimatum to the Serbian president... You should know that the same protesters had previously issued a similar ultimatum a few months ago, claiming they wanted elections. Then Vučić agreed and planned to hold elections in the autumn (September or October). But now these protesters say, 'We don't want elections, we want a violent regime change.' So the president decided not to compromise with them and stood firm - the whole government unanimously decided not to make any concessions, because, as I said, everyone already knows: this is not a student movement, but forces that do not want Serbia to be well."

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