Serbian Opposition Protests Alleged Election Rigging in Belgrade

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Serbian Opposition Protests Alleged Election Rigging in Belgrade
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Thousands of protesters gathered in Belgrade to rally against Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, claiming that the recent parliamentary and local elections were rigged. International observers noted irregularities and unjust conditions during the vote. The opposition group demanded a rerun of the Belgrade local election, alleging fraud. Vucic's ruling Serbian Progressive Party won the parliamentary vote, but the opposition refuses to recognize the results. The president defended the fairness of the election, while critics accuse his government of curbing democratic freedoms and allowing corruption.

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