“This was not just the conclusion of my examination,” he said. “Reports from the Valjevo hospital, where the man was also examined, point to the same type of bruising.” Additional bruising on the neck may have been caused by fists or feet, he said.
On Thursday, hundreds of people gathered in Valjevo to mark nine months since the August 2025 crackdown on anti-government protesters angry at the auth...
The article presents a concerning pattern of police brutality during protests in Serbia. The investigation by Alempijevic and Nikolic suggests that the injuries inflicted by the police were not solely for controlling purposes but also had a symbolic, disciplinary, and humiliating character. This raises questions about the accountability and trust in law enforcement institutions in Serbia. Furthermore, the report highlights instances where minors, first-aiders, taxi drivers, and bystanders were t...