Serbia Protesters Accuse Police Of Abuse And Warn Of 'Spiral Of Violence'

Source: International Business Times

Protesters gather in support of student Nikolina Sindjelic in Belgrade AFP Serbian anti-government protesters accused police Tuesday of beating and threatening detained activists, fuelling fears of a spiralling crackdown after a week of violent clashes. Almost daily protests have gripped Serbia since November, sparked by the collapse of a railway station roof that killed 16 people. The tragedy became a symbol of deep-rooted corruption in the Balkan nation, with demands for a transparent investigation morphing into calls for early elections.