Clashes erupt at Serbian anti-government protests, with dozens injured World Aug 13, 2025 11:26 AM EDT

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Clashes erupted at protests in Serbia between opponents and supporters of the government in an escalation of tensions following more than nine months of persistent demonstrations against populist President Aleksandar Vucic.

The skirmishes first started on Tuesday evening in Vrbas, northwest of the capital Belgrade, where riot police separated protesters from the opposing camps outside the governing Serbian Progressive Party offices in the town.

Images from the scene showed government supporters throwing flares, rocks and bottles at the protesters, who hurled back various objects.

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