CoE secretary general concerned by violent protests, urges Serbian authorities to respect right to peaceful assembly

Addressing the demonstrations that have taken place over the past several nights, Berset posted the following statement on the social media platform X:

“Concerned by the second night of violent protests in Serbia, with dozens injured. I call for calm and respect of the right to peaceful assembly. Serbian authorities must uphold Council of Europe standards. The rule of law and respect for human rights must prevail.”