Watch: Serbia protesters storm pro-Aleksandar Vucic TV newsroom, capture editor
Protesters entered the newsroom of Serbian broadcaster Informer TV, interrupting its coverage and demanding the arrest of its editor. This incident occurred after the defeat of former President Aleksandar Vucic's party in the recent elections. The protesters stormed the TV station, capturing the editor and calling for his arrest.
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- ✓ Protesters entered the newsroom of Serbian broadcaster Informer TV on Monday evening.
- ✓ The protesters interrupted the TV station's coverage and demanded the arrest of its editor.
- ✓ The incident occurred after the defeat of former President Aleksandar Vucic's party in the recent elections.
- ✓ Tens of thousands took to the streets for a second night of post-election celebrations.
What changed
Protesters stormed the Informer TV newsroom, capturing the editor and demanding his arrest, amid ongoing post-election protests in Serbia.
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Serbia protesters storm pro-Vucic TV station, capture editor
Protesters entered the newsroom of Serbian broadcaster Informer TV, interrupting its coverage and demanding the arrest of its editor. This incident occurred after the defeat of former President Aleksandar Vucic's party in the recent elections. The protesters stormed the TV station, capturing the editor and calling for his arrest.
Why it matters
The incident is part of a series of protests that have been taking place in Serbia following the recent elections. The protests are primarily against the former President Aleksandar Vucic's party and its perceived authoritarian tendencies. The media has been a key point of contention, with many outlets seen as biased towards Vucic's party.
What is confirmed
- Protesters entered the newsroom of Serbian broadcaster Informer TV on Monday evening.
- The protesters interrupted the TV station's coverage and demanded the arrest of its editor.
- The incident occurred after the defeat of former President Aleksandar Vucic's party in the recent elections.
- Tens of thousands took to the streets for a second night of post-election celebrations.
Still unconfirmed
- President Vucic called the incident an attack on free speech and the freedom of journalism.
What to watch next
- Further protests in Serbia
- Reaction from President Vucic
- Investigation into the incident
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