Serbia's Anti-Corruption Protests Surge After Tragedy

Mass protests in Serbia have erupted for nearly three months following the tragic collapse of a railway station canopy that resulted in 15 deaths, with tens of thousands of students demanding accountability and justice. The protests, initially focused on corruption linked to Chinese construction contracts, have escalated into a broader challenge to President Aleksandar Vucic's government. In a significant development, Prime Minister Milos Vucevic resigned, but protesters insist this is insufficient and continue to call for transparency and accountability. Demonstrations have seen violent incidents, including a driver injuring a protester in Belgrade, yet support for the movement remains strong, with citizens joining in solidarity. The protesters plan to block key bridges over the Danube River, underscoring their resolve for systemic change in the face of government corruption. Observers note that the government's attempts to downplay the situation and label protesters as foreign agents have only fueled public outrage.