Journalism of Courage
Serbian university students launched a 24-hour traffic blockade in central Belgrade on Monday, joined by farmers on tractors and thousands of citizens. (AP photo)
The protest aims to demand accountability for a deadly canopy collapse in Novi Sad last November that killed 15 people, allegedly caused by sloppy reconstruction tied to corruption. (AP photo)
The blockade, featuring tents, volleyball games, and moments of silence, disrupted a key traffic artery. (AP photo)
Charges have been filed against 13 individuals, including a government minister, but the release of former construction minister Goran Vesic has raised doubts about the investigation's independence. (AP photo)
President Aleksandar Vucic and other top officials are expected to announce decisions later on Monday, amid growing criticism of the government’s authoritarian tendencies. (AP photo)
Vucic has accused protesters of foreign influence, while recent demonstrations have seen tensions, including incidents of vehicles ramming into crowds. (AP photo)
The canopy collapse occurred at a Novi Sad train station renovated under an infrastructure deal with Chinese firms. (AP photo)
