**Serbian Protesters Demand Answers Over Deadly Roof Collapse**
Thousands of protesters in Serbia took to the streets on Monday, calling for arrests and resignations over a deadly roof collapse at a railway station. The incident killed 14 people in the northern city of Novi Sad earlier this month.
The protesters marched through Belgrade, chanting slogans and carrying signs demanding justice. They blamed the government’s corruption and sloppy renovation work on the station building for the tragedy.
**Calls for Accountability**
Former mayor Borislav Novakovic accused the ruling populists of prioritizing their own interests over public safety. He said the state was responsible for the deaths and called for those involved to be held accountable.
The protesters demanded that Prime Minister Milos Vucevic and his government step down. They also wanted those responsible for the collapse to be arrested.
**Investigation Launched**
Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, but no one has been charged or detained yet. The construction minister resigned last week, but many are skeptical about the government’s commitment to full accountability.
The protest was peaceful, unlike a previous demonstration in Novi Sad where masked individuals threw rocks and red paint at City Hall.
**Skepticism Over Government’s Commitment**
Government officials have promised full accountability, but there is widespread doubt given that they control both the police and judiciary. The train station was renovated twice in recent years and inaugurated by President Aleksandar Vucic and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán just two years ago.
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