AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBelgrade Protests Turn Violent: Tens of thousands of students and supporters filled Slavija Square on Saturday, demanding early elections and an end to Aleksandar Vučić’s decade-plus rule. The main rally stayed largely peaceful, but clashes erupted later as groups of young protesters—some described as soccer hooligans—threw flares, rocks and bottles at riot police; police responded with pepper spray and stun grenades, and 23 people were detained. Roots of the Uprising: The demonstrations trace back to the Nov. 1, 2024 Novi Sad rail-station canopy collapse that killed 16, sparking anger over alleged corruption and negligence and pushing protesters to demand transparency and accountability. Diplomacy Elsewhere: In a separate development, the U.S. and Iran are reported to be nearing a deal to end the Middle East war, with talks also touching on a two-month nuclear-program process. Sports Spotlight: Djokovic begins his French Open run toward a record 25th Slam as the tournament opens under a prize-money dispute cloud.
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