Thousands gather at final student-led rally ahead of Serbia election
The student movement aims to end Vucic's 14 years of rule at Sunday's vote, as he holds a rival rally across town.
According to Al Jazeera English, the student movement aims to end Vucic's 14 years of rule at Sunday's vote, as he holds a rival rally across town.
The story is also being covered by DW. DW adds that after two years of student-led protests, Serbia will soon vote in what observers describe as a referendum-like snap election pitting strongman Aleksandar Vucic against the student movement.
This politics story centres on Serbia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Aleksandar Vucic and Vucic.
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- Serbia · Europe
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- Aleksandar Vucic, Vucic
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- Al Jazeera EnglishThousands gather at final student-led rally ahead of Serbia election
- DWSerbia: Tens of thousands rally ahead of elections
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