Serbian opposition lawmakers disrupted a parliamentary session on Tuesday by throwing smoke grenades and tear gas inside the chamber.
The protest was aimed at the government and in support of ongoing student demonstrations. The chaotic scene led to scuffles with security guards, and at least three lawmakers were injured, including one who suffered a stroke. The opposition has been vocal against government policies, accusing the ruling party of corruption and authoritarianism.
The incident highlights growing political tensions in Serbia as protests continue to escalate.
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This just shows how fragile democracy becomes when a government ignores the people—protests like this don’t happen in a healthy political system.
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Authoritarian governments always push people to the brink—when peaceful protests are ignored, resistance takes new forms.
When the state refuses to listen to the people, direct action becomes the only language left.
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Chaos In Serbian Parliament As Lawmakers Throw Tear Gas, Smoke Grenades | Watch
Some opposition politicians ran out of their seats towards the parliamentary speaker and scuffled with security guards, before tossing smoke grenades and tear gas.
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Serbian opposition lawmakers toss smoke grenades in parliament
Serbian opposition deputies threw smoke grenades and tear gas inside parliament on Tuesday in a show of opposition to government policies and support for protesting students, a live broadcast showed.
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Serbian lawmakers throw smoke grenades, tear gas in parliament
Serbian opposition lawmakers let off smoke grenades and tear gas in parliament on Tuesday to protest against the government and support demonstrating students. (Credit: Reuters)
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