Belgrade, March 20, 2025 (AFP) - Council of Europe urges Serbia to probe 'sound cannon' claims

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The Council of Europe on Thursday urged Serbia to investigate claims that police used a "sound cannon" during a massive weekend demonstration that capped months of anti-government protests. Between 100,000 and 300,000 people are estimated to have taken part in Saturday's protest in Belgrade, the biggest yet since a deadly train station roof collapse last year sparked a national protest movement. The largely peaceful weekend protest was disrupted......

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