Silent protests in Serbia: People ask for justice for victims of a roof collapse.


Silent protests in Serbia: People ask for justice for victims of a roof collapse.

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Silent protests in Serbia: People ask for justice for victims of a roof collapse.

People in Serbia stood quietly to remember those who died when a roof fell down at a train station. They want the government to punish those responsible for the tragedy.

This is the third week in a row that people have blocked traffic in several cities to protest the roof collapse. The building was recently renovated, but many believe that corruption led to poor construction.

Although 13 people were arrested, a former government official was released from jail this week. This has made people doubt the investigation because the government controls the police and courts.

Serbia's president called the protesters bullies and said they are using the tragedy for political gain. There have been fights between pro-government and opposition groups during some protests.

Opposition parties want the government to resign and release all documents about the train station project. The renovation was part of a larger project with China and Hungary to build a high-speed railway.


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What happened at the train station in Serbia?

A roof fell down, causing people to die.

Why are people protesting in Serbia?

They want the government to punish those responsible for the roof collapse.

What do opposition parties want from the government?

They want the government to resign and release all documents about the train station project.


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