Protests Erupt in Valjevo Over Alleged Police Brutality

Citizens in Valjevo, Serbia, have protested against alleged police violence, with reports detailing instances of "punitive" force against individuals. The Protector of Citizens has initiated an investigation into the incidents, while demonstrators expressed concern that the same officers involved remained on duty.

15 May, 06:24 — 15 May, 06:24

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‘Bruises All Over’: Experts Document ‘Punitive’ Police Violence in Serbia

Extensive injuries sustained in a police crackdown on anti-government protesters in the western Serbian town of Valjevo in August last year show the use of force was often ‘punitive’ rather than an immediate response to danger, according to a report compiled by forensic medicine experts.

By Jelena Zoric

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First report: n1-serbia · 14 May, 19:11|Full coverage: 3 · 13h|Window: 13h

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"Da li su policajci koji su tukli naše sugrađane i večeras stajali ispred nas": Protestni skup u Valjevu

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balkan-insight15 May, 06:24

‘Bruises All Over’: Experts Document ‘Punitive’ Police Violence in Serbia

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danas15 May, 07:58Latest update

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Protests Erupt in Valjevo Over Alleged Police Brutality

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‘Bruises All Over’: Experts Document ‘Punitive’ Police Violence in Serbia

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"Da li su policajci koji su tukli naše sugrađane i večeras stajali ispred nas": Protestni skup u Valjevu

‘Bruises All Over’: Experts Document ‘Punitive’ Police Violence in Serbia

Slučaj policijskog nasilja u Valjevu: Šta piše u belešci Zaštitnika građana

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