Serbian authorities detain 10 police officers on suspicion of using excessive force during last year’s anti-corruption protests in Belgrade. The Interior Ministry says nine active officers and one former officer are among the suspects and that they are accused of torturing or intimidating people who were held during the demonstrations.
Outlets largely frame the case as accountability for police conduct during protests. Euronews and The Guardian emphasize the alleged violence against protesters, including student protesters, while other reports focus on arrests tied to the Interior Ministry’s allegations. One outlet also places the protests within a broader political context, mentioning anti-corruption demonstrations and subsequent political changes.
Across the coverage, the core details—number of officers detained and the allegation of excessive force against detainees—are consistent. Differences mainly involve the protest participants highlighted (including students in one account) and the extent to which outlets provide background on the protests’ wider timeline and consequences.
