Why a student protest movement is challenging 12 years of Vučić rule in Serbia
After two years of student protests, Serbians vote on Sunday in elections that could bring down the ruling party.
BBC News reports that after two years of student protests, Serbians vote on Sunday in elections that could bring down the ruling party.
This world story centres on Serbia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Vučić and Serbians.
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- Serbia · Europe
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- Vučić, Serbians
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- World
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