Sun Apr 13 00:24:00 UTC 2025: ## Vucic Holds Counter-Rally Amidst Growing Anti-Government Protests in Serbia
**BELGRADE, Serbia (April 13, 2025)** – Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic held a large pro-government rally in Belgrade on Saturday, April 12, drawing thousands of supporters from across the country and neighboring states. The rally served as a direct response to months of escalating anti-government protests sparked by a deadly railway station collapse and accusations of widespread corruption.
The March 15th anti-government demonstration, which drew over 100,000 participants, marked the largest protest in Serbia in decades. Subsequent protests have involved students, teachers, and farmers, posing a significant challenge to Vucic’s 12-year rule.
Saturday’s counter-rally, which blocked main streets and featured food and drink stalls, saw Vucic declare the end of the “colored revolution” and dismissing the opposition’s efforts. The event also aimed to promote a new movement spearheaded by Vucic’s Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), incorporating other ruling coalition parties. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban offered his support via video link, pledging solidarity between Serbian and Hungarian patriots.
Tensions remained high between Vucic’s supporters and anti-government protesters. In Novi Pazar, clashes occurred as activists attempted to block buses carrying Vucic’s supporters. Similar confrontations took place in Belgrade, where protesters threw eggs at buses, prompting police intervention. The situation highlights the deep political divisions within Serbia.
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