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Tens Of Thousands Gather For Pro-Government Rallies In Serbian Capital

Supporters of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic take part in a rally in support of his policies and the ruling Serbian Progressive Party in Belgrade on May 26.
Supporters of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic take part in a rally in support of his policies and the ruling Serbian Progressive Party in Belgrade on May 26.

Tens of thousands of supporters of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) took the streets of the capital, Belgrade, on May 26 in support of President Aleksandar Vucic. The president has faced increasing pressure from opponents angered by what they see as a lack of response to two mass shootings, including one at a school, earlier in the month. Vucic has vowed to step up school security and urged citizens to hand over their weapons to police. To read the original story by RFE/RL’s Balkan Service, click here.

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