Mass shootings spark massive protests in Serbia

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Mass shootings spark massive protests in Serbia
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Thousands of Serbians marched in silence in Belgrade to protest against the government's reaction to two mass shootings last week. Protesters demanded the resignation of top officials, including the Interior Minister and the director of the state security agency, and the dismissal of the government's Regulatory Committee for Electronic Media (REM) within a week. President Aleksandar Vucic has vowed to "disarm" Serbia with a plan to crack down on gun violence, including a freeze on gun permits and more psychological checks for owners.

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