BELGRADE, Serbia — Thousands of people have protested in Serbia for a fourth consecutive week over what they say has been a stifling of democratic freedoms under President Aleksandar Vucic.
Demonstrators marched through central Belgrade on Saturday, carrying banners, blowing whistles and chanting “Vucic thief!” while blocking traffic.
Government opponents say Vucic has imposed tight controls on mainstream media and sidelined critical voices.
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