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Student Protests in Belgrade Block Key Motorway Demanding Justice for Canopy Collapse

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Student Protests in Belgrade Block Key Motorway Demanding Justice for Canopy Collapse

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  • Thousands of protesters gathered in Belgrade, blocking a key motorway intersection during demonstrations led by students.
  • The protests were sparked by the collapse of a concrete canopy on November 1 that resulted in 15 deaths.
  • Protesters are demanding accountability for the tragic incident, which many attribute to corruption and poor reconstruction.
  • These protests challenge populist President Aleksandar Vucic, as classes have been suspended and students have camped at universities.
  • Prosecutors have charged 13 individuals, including a government minister, raising concerns about the investigation's independence.

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