Thousands have rallied in Belgrade in support of President Vucic as anti-government protests continue.
Thousands of people from towns across Serbia, Kosovo, and Bosnia arrived by bus in Belgrade to attend a rally in support of President Aleksandar Vucic, whose hold on power has been shaken by months of anti-corruption protests.
Serbia has faced sustained anti-government demonstrations after a railway station roof collapse that killed 16 people, sparking accusations of widespread corruption and negligence.
Main streets in the capital were closed to traffic, while food and drink stands were set up in front of the parliament building.
The rally is seen as Vucic’s response to the major anti-government demonstration on March 15, when over 100,000 people took to the streets in the largest protest in decades.
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