On Wednesday, multiple schools in Serbia experienced a series of bomb threats, resulting in the evacuation of students and the temporary suspension of classes. These threats were emailed to 78 elementary schools and 37 high schools in Belgrade, asserting that explosives had been planted within the school premises. However, subsequent investigations conducted by the police revealed no evidence of any actual bombs.
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The occurrence of these threats follows closely after two recent mass shootings that took place in Serbia. One of the incidents transpired at an elementary school, resulting in the loss of 18 lives and leaving 20 individuals injured. These tragic events have instilled security concerns and have amplified tensions throughout the country. In response to the shootings, authorities have taken measures to enhance security within schools by deploying police officers and implementing stricter firearm regulations. Public outrage has been expressed through large-scale protests, with tens of thousands of individuals participating and additional demonstrations scheduled for the future.
Opposition parties in Serbia demand the resignation of the ministers of interior and the intelligence chief. They are also advocating for cancelling nationwide broadcast licenses for two pro-government networks, citing the alleged dissemination of violent content and the provision of platforms to individuals associated with war crimes and criminal activities. Critics have further accused President Aleksandar Vucic of engaging in hate speech against his critics and suppressing democratic freedoms, thereby exacerbating tensions and divisions within the troubled Balkan nation. President Vucic has denied these allegations and has announced his intention to hold a rally on May 26. He has also hinted at the possibility of organizing a snap election by September.
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