Student Arrests in Belgrade Spark Protest: 18 Detained, Demonstrators Demand Answers

Belgrade Student Arrests Spark Protest: 18 Detained After Assault, Demonstrators Demand Release Belgrade, Serbia – Eighteen students were arrested in Belgrade on June 5th, 2025, following a protest sparked by the assault of a fellow student, Miloš Pavlović. The incident has ignited widespread outrage among students and citizens alike, leading to a demonstration outside a local police station. "Twenty-two people were arrested, including one student from Kosijeric," stated a student interviewed at the protest. The protestors, many from the Faculty of Agriculture, are demanding the release of those detained and transparency from authorities. The video shows students holding signs and banners, expressing their discontent. The Minister of Internal Affairs, Ivica Dačić, announced that the prosecution would continue its investigation and provide further details in the coming days. The incident highlights growing tensions and concerns about student safety and freedom of expression in Serbia.