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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic steps down as SNS party leader, will stay on as head of state

The move came a day after tens of thousands of people from across Serbia and neighbouring Kosovo, Montenegro and Bosnia rallied in the centre of Belgrade in a show of support for Mr Vucic.

ABC News · May 27, 2023

Serbian president steps down as leader of the governing party amid plans for a new movement

Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic has stepped down from the helm of his populist party amid plans to form a wider political movement and as he faces a wave of anti-government protests

The Independent UK · May 27, 2023

Serbia's President Vucic steps down as head of ruling party

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic stepped down as leader of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) at a party congress on Saturday, saying a new approach was needed to unite the country, but said he would remain head of state.

Reuters · May 27, 2023

Tens of thousands gather in Serbia in Vucic's show of power

Tens of thousands gathered in the center of Belgrade on Friday in support of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in a show of power following big anti-government protests over two mass shootings that killed 18 people earlier this month.

Reuters · May 26, 2023

Serbia puts troop on high alert on border with Kosovo following clashes

Local media in Kosovo are reporting that Small groups of ethnic Serbs in northern Kosovo have clashed with police while trying to block the entrance of the municipal buildings to prevent recently-elected officials from entering them

The Independent UK · May 26, 2023

Serbia puts army on high alert as Kosovo Serbs clash with police

Police in Kosovo tear gas small groups of ethnic Serbs who try to block the entrance of municipal buildings.

Al Jazeera · May 26, 2023

US rebukes Kosovo for escalating tensions, Serbia puts army on alert

The United States and allies rebuked Kosovo for escalating tensions with Serbia on Friday, saying the use of force to install mayors in ethnic Serb areas undermined efforts to improve troubled relations with neighbouring Serbia.

Reuters · May 26, 2023

Serbia president puts military on combat alert, orders army to move closer to Kosovo border

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic placed the country's army on full combat alert and ordered its units to move closer to the border with Kosovo, the Tanjug news agency reported on Friday.

Reuters · May 26, 2023

Pro-government rally planned in Serbia amid growing discontent after mass shootings

Tens of thousands of people are expected in the Serbian capital for a rally in support of President Aleksandar Vucic

The Independent UK · May 26, 2023

Analysis-After two mass shootings, can Serbia rid itself of guns?

After Serbia was rocked by two mass shootings in two days earlier in May, Branko, 54, surrendered his unlicensed arms under a government amnesty: four assault rifles, nine handguns, eight grenades and many boxes of ammunition.

Reuters · May 22, 2023