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Demands for Serbian security official resignations

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Civil society organizations, student groups, and political figures in Serbia have launched coordinated calls for the resignation of high ranking security and state officials. Initial demands focused on the police and intelligence services. The Institute for Corruption Research Kareja called for the dismissal of Police Director Dragan Vasiljević, alleging the police force has been turned into a “regime tool.” In Valjevo, ~~local protesters issued a 24 hour ultimatum for the removal~~ intense public and student pressure regarding allegations of ~~five~~ excessive force used by police ~~leaders, including~~ last August has led to the resignation of Police Chief ~~Vladimir Jerinić, claiming leadership attempts~~ Vlada Jerinić. Reports indicate officers allegedly used batons and kicks against approximately 35 to ~~provoke incidents~~ 40 individuals, including minors. Lawyer Jana Aćimović Planojević, representing victims, stated that Jerinić’s resignation is insufficient and has called for his detention. The case is under the jurisdiction of the Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime. Political pressure has expanded to ~~avoid accountability. Additionally,~~ the Security Intelligence Agency (BIA). The Belgrade Center for Security Policy (BCBP) demanded the resignation of ~~Security Intelligence Agency (BIA)~~ BIA director Vladimir ~~Orlić and various special unit commanders,~~ Orlić, citing human rights ~~violations and the political misuse of institutions. Political pressure expanded to include specific allegations against BIA director Orlić, with party~~ violations. Party leader Miloš Parandilović ~~accusing him~~ accused Orlić of using agency resources to harass ~~citizens. Parandilović further~~ citizens and called for the opening of secret archives to investigate potential links between security structures and organized crime. Aleksandar Olenik of the League of Social Democrats of Vojvodina (LSV) has proposed the total dissolution of the BIA, comparing the agency to the Soviet NKVD and advocating for a reform model similar to post-reunification Germany. Parallel demands were also issued by military retiree unions against Relja Ognjenović, director of the Republic Fund for Pension and Disability Insurance, regarding allegations of political pressure and non transparent spending. Recent developments include a criminal complaint filed by lawyer Ivan Ninic, which alleges abuse of official position and coercion by Orlić and other agency officials. This investigation was initiated by the Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime following allegations related to recent parliamentary elections. In response to these legal proceedings, lawyer and politician Vladimir Đukanović has publicly voiced support for Orlić. Furthermore, Aleksandar Olenik of the League of Social Democrats of Vojvodina (LSV) has proposed the total dissolution of the BIA.

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