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Why are students protesting in Serbia?

2025/3/14
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@Kevin Hurtin : 塞尔维亚的学生正在通过抗议活动重写民主,他们希望通过这种方式改变国家,避免离开自己的国家。铁路站坍塌事件成为这场抗议的导火索,公众对政府的不信任和愤怒促使抗议活动迅速蔓延。 @Anđela Milivojević : 铁路站坍塌事件成为塞尔维亚公众对政府长期缺乏问责和腐败的象征。政府在过去十年中逐渐成为为少数权贵服务的工具,公众对政府的不满积累已久。学生通过步行传播信息,呼吁更多人加入他们的民主运动,要求透明度和系统性变革。

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The collapse of a railway station roof in Novi Sad that killed 15 people ignited widespread protests in Serbia. Initially focused on demanding accountability for the disaster, the protests quickly expanded to address broader issues of corruption and lack of transparency in government.
  • The railway station collapse in Novi Sad acted as a catalyst for the protests.
  • Protests grew beyond the tragedy, reflecting long-standing issues of corruption and lack of accountability.
  • Students and citizens marched over 150 kilometers, symbolizing the movement's commitment to change.
  • Protests have led to significant political pressure, resulting in high-profile resignations.
  • The movement demands transparency and accountability in government projects and contracts.

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How did Serbia’s students prompt a national movement for change? They’re leading countrywide protests after a railway station collapse killed 15 people last November. The protests have grown beyond demands for resignations, calling for structural change. Will they pull it off?

In this episode:

  • Anđela Milivojević (@djandjava), Investigative Journalist

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Sonia Bhagat, and Amy Walters, with Ashish Malhotra, Chloe K. Li, Hanah Shokeir, Melanie Marich, Remas Alhawari, Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad Al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is the Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. 

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