19 May 2023 | 05:29 PM UTC
Serbia: Activists protest gun violence in Belgrade May 19
Activists rally in Belgrade, Serbia, May 19 to denounce gun violence. Increased security, localized disruptions likely.
Event
Activists affiliated with several organizations, including the Caucuses of the Democratic Party, have launched a protest in front of the National Assembly in downtown Belgrade May 19 to denounce two recent mass shootings. Under the slogan of "Serbia Against Violence" (Srbija protiv nasilja), organizers are demanding a stop to promoting violence in Serbian media and the resignation of government ministers involved in the country's security.
Law enforcement will almost certainly deploy to monitor the event. Clashes between demonstrators and police cannot be ruled out. Transport disruptions are likely near the demonstration.
Advice
Avoid the demonstration as a routine security precaution and to mitigate the personal impact of any associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security services and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Allow extra time for travel in the area on the evening of May 19.
