Serbian student led demonstrations intensify as thousands take to streets, block roads in 18 cities

In an intensification of the ongoing student-led demonstrations across Serbia, thousands of protesters blocked roads and major traffic interchanges in 18 cities, including key locations throughout the capital, Belgrade, reports DW News.

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The action followed the expiration of an ultimatum issued to the government on June 25 by students and opposition groups demanding early parliamentary elections and the removal of a pro-government tent encampment in front of the National Assembly.

A third demand — the release of those detained during protests on 28-29 June — was added on Sunday.

According to organisers, demonstrators blocked traffic at 24 points in Belgrade and set up road pickets in cities from Subotica in the north to Zaječar in the southeast.

Videos circulated on social media showed protesters using rubbish bins and improvised barricades to block roads.