**Serbian President Vucic Orders Police to Break Up Student Blockades**
The city of Belgrade was on edge last night as Serbian students and citizens continued their protests against the country’s public broadcaster, RTS. The demonstrators have been blocking access to the broadcaster’s buildings since Monday evening, demanding a new public call for the appointment of members to the Regulatory Body for Electronic Media (REM) Council or the shutdown of public service broadcasters.
The situation took a dramatic turn when Democratic Party (DS) leader and opposition MP Srdjan Milivojevic claimed that Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic had ordered special police units to forcibly clear student blockades around RTS buildings in central Belgrade and the Kosutnjak neighborhood. According to Milivojevic, this decision was made due to Vucic’s growing frustration with the ongoing protests.
**Opposition Leader Urges Citizens to Join Students**
Milivojevic stated that he received information from reliable sources within the Internal Affairs Ministry (MUP) and the Security Intelligence Agency (BIA), and called on all opposition MPs to join the students in front of RTS. He emphasized that Vucic has lost his nerve and is terrified, which has led him to order police action against the protesters.
“It’s time for citizens to gather in large numbers tonight in Takovska St and Kosutnjak, and for all opposition MPs to stand with the students in front of RTS,” Milivojevic said. He also claimed that Vucic had ordered the dismissal of BIA director Vladimir Orlic due to ongoing leaks from the agency.
**Vucic’s Frustration Grows**
The situation has escalated as Vucic becomes increasingly frustrated with the ongoing protests and leaks from the Security Intelligence Agency (BIA). Milivojevic claimed that Vucic is furious over the leaks, particularly because they have revealed information about the use of a sonic weapon. The DS leader stated that he would file a criminal complaint against the Internal Affairs Ministry for illegally acquiring and using the sonic weapon.
The protests are not just about the public broadcaster; they have also become a symbol of resistance against Vucic’s authoritarian rule. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how far Vucic will go to silence the protesters.
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