# Serbia lawyer attacks amid political tension

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/serbia-lawyer-attacks-amid-political-tension
> Updated: 2026-08-04T09:52:58.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In early July, reports indicated a sharp rise in violent attacks on both students and lawyers in Serbia, framed as part of growing political unrest. By early August, a member of the Belgrade Bar Association’s board publicly warned that attacks on lawyers were escalating, citing incidents such as the arson of Violet Tasić’s car, threats against her, the charging of Nikola Mirković for alleged assault on police while defending police‑brutality victims, and assaults on Miloš Pavlović and Danka Cvejić in front of children. The board member called for street protests, the creation of a rapid‑response alert system for lawyer attacks, and criticized police and judicial authorities for acting only under pressure from higher levels.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-04: Serbian Bar Association board member urges protests over lawyer attacks

Serbian Bar Association board member Čedomir Kokanović warned that attacks on lawyers are rising, citing arson, threats and beatings, and called for street protests and a rapid 30‑minute response system.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbian-bar-association-board-member-urges-protests-over-lawyer-attacks

### 2026-07-06: Serbia sees surge in violent attacks on students and lawyers amid political tensions

Serbia condemns political leader’s remarks on a student’s brutal assault and reacts to a severe beating of lawyer Danko Cvejić, highlighting rising violence against civilians and legal professionals.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbia-sees-surge-in-violent-attacks-on-students-and-lawyers-amid-political-tensions

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