International observers say Serbia's December elections were marred by irregularities, and will demand a full investigation into alleged ballot box stuffing and vote buying. The accusations by the monitors, including the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, came after President Aleksandar Vucic claimed a sweeping victory for his Serbian Progressive Party. Meanwhile, thousands of people came out to protests the results of local elections in Belgrade, and two opposition leaders have started a hunger strike that they say will last until those results are annulled.
Plus, just a couple of days before the votes took place, activist Aida Corovic was fined by a state court for disturbing public order and peace by throwing eggs at a wall in central Belgrade. Her verdict has no mention of the fact that she threw the eggs at a mural of the convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic, as part of a protest. Back in 2021 the mural sparked outrage and demonstrations in Serbia, and many rallying were detained by police - including Aida.
Guests:
Dusan Janjic: Forum for Ethnic Relations Executive Board President
Aida Corovic: Peace Activist
Across The Balkans, hosted by Nafisa Latic, is TRT World’s programme that focuses specifically on the issues and fault lines shaping Southeast Europe today.
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