Novi Sad: Clashes erupt between SNS and Studentska lista supporters

A physical confrontation occurred in Novi Sad on September 29 between supporters of the SNS party and the Studentska lista. The clash, which took place near the Futoška market, reportedly began when SNS activists attempted to seize a “Students win” banner from a group of citizens.

SNS activist Ljiljana Cvetković stated at a press conference that she was struck in the head by a fist during the incident. SNS President Miloš Vučević released footage showing a man striking a woman in the face, while other video clips captured an SNS activist kicking an individual during the scuffle. Miloš Vučević accused Studentska lista leader Ilija Srdanović of being “directly responsible” for the incident.

Aleksandar Vučić, representing the “Aleksandar Vučić – United Serbia” list, condemned the violence, describing the man who struck the woman as a “blockader.” The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Novi Sad has requested that police secure video footage from all surveillance cameras covering the intersection of Bulevar oslobođenja to assist in the investigation.