**Students Hold Ground Against State TV Headquarters for 10th Day**
The students who have been blocking the headquarters of Serbia’s state TV (RTS) for nearly two weeks are calling on the public to join them in support. This appeal was made early on Thursday morning, with the students warning that they had been informed of a possible police intervention.
As a result, social media was filled with messages urging people to show their solidarity with the students. However, according to one of the leaders of the veterans who have been helping to keep the students safe from provocations, there was no indication of any police action overnight. This has led some to speculate that the warning may have been a test to see how quickly crowds would come out in support of the students.
President Aleksandar Vucic had earlier stated that it was up to the authorities to decide when to bring an end to the protest. Despite this, the demonstration continued into Thursday morning without any major incidents. Student security monitors were stationed at the entrances to the RTS headquarters, while the state TV continued its programming with pre-recorded news segments that claimed the student blockade was unlawful.
The situation outside the RTS building remains calm, but it is clear that the students are determined to see their demands met. As the standoff continues, attention will be focused on how long it takes for the authorities to intervene – or whether they will take any action at all.
**What’s behind the protest?**
The student blockade of the RTS headquarters is part of a larger movement in Serbia demanding greater freedom and transparency from the state media. The students are calling for an end to what they see as biased reporting and censorship, and for more opportunities for alternative voices to be heard.
As the situation develops, it will be interesting to see how the authorities respond – or whether they continue to maintain a hands-off approach. One thing is certain: the students are committed to seeing their demands met, and they have the support of many in Serbia who share their concerns about the role of state media in the country.
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