Serbia: Protesters clash with police outside regional assembly building in Novi Sad July 21

Event

Protesters are clashing with police outside the regional assembly building on Vladike Platona Boulevard in central Novi Sad on July 21. The protest was organized to denounce urban development plans set to be debated in the assembly. While clashes are ongoing, reports of injuries or arrests are yet to be released.

A heightened security presence will remain in the area in the near term. Localized disruptions will likely persist until the situation stabilizes. Further related protests are likely should the assembly vote in favor of the development or hold additional debates on the topic. Further clashes remain possible July 21; any violence would likely pose an incidental risk to bystanders.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a standard precaution and to mitigate likely ground travel delays. Plan for road travel delays in and near the protest area. Heed instructions from the security forces. If violence erupts nearby, immediately depart the area and seek shelter at a non-government building.