Serbian protesters clash with police over lockdown

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has announced a weekend curfew in an effort to combat the disease, sparking protests across the capital city of Belgrade.

Jul 08, 2020, updated Jul 08, 2020

1/6Demonstrators protest in front of the Serbian parliament

2/6Thousands of protesters gather to protest new measures to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus in Belgrade, Serbia

3/6A protester brandishes a flare in front of the Serbian parliament.

4/6Police use tear gas against protesters in front of the Serbian parliament during a demonstration against a lockdown planned for the capital this weekend.

5/6Large numbers of people gathered in front of the National Assembly Building in Belgrade.

6/6President Aleksandar Vucic announced a weekend curfew in an effort to combat the coronavirus.