Thousands of citizens and students are protesting across Serbia, including in Novi Sad, Subotica, and Niš, on August 17th, following the arrest of students in Niš. The protests, which began around 8 PM local time, involve large columns of people moving towards various locations, including courts and political party buildings, with some reports indicating blockades of police stations. In Novi Sad, a protest column of citizens and students commenced their march towards the court, as reported by Radio021. Simultaneously, a significant gathering was observed in Subotica, with a large column of people heading towards the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) building. In Niš, protests are underway for arrested students, with one statement indicating that all access to the police station has been blocked. Details regarding the specific number of arrested students or the exact reasons for their detention have not been officially disclosed in the provided sources. The protests appear to be a reaction to these arrests, with participants expressing their discontent through public demonstrations and marches in multiple cities.
