Road blockade in Belgrade in protest against alleged electoral fraud
The right-wing governing party of President Aleksandar Vucic clearly won the parliamentary and local elections on December 17, according to official figures. However, international election observers reported numerous irregularities during the ballot.
According to the opposition, tens of thousands of residents of the neighboring Bosnian-Serbian republic of Republika Srpska were brought in on buses to cast their votes illegally in Belgrade.
Last weekend, demonstrators threw stones at Belgrade's city hall and tried to storm the building. More than 30 protesters were arrested.
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- The opposition and some international observers dispute the victory of President Aleksandar Vucic's party, alleging election fraud during the December 17 elections.
- At a road junction in Belgrade, protesters set up a road blockade to voice their concerns about the alleged electoral fraud, which they believe affected the election results versus the governing party.
- From the alleged electoral fraud, tensions between supporters of Aleksandar Vucic and the opposition demonstrators have grown, leading to clashes at several locations, including the city hall.
- Vucic's government denies these allegations, claiming that the elections were fair and transparent, but the ongoing road blockade and protests show the strong public sentiment against the alleged fraud.
- The international community has expressed concern over the situation in Belgrade and is calling for a thorough investigation into the election process to ensure that democracy is upheld and the will of the people is respected.
Source: www.stern.de
