Serbian Government Faces Allegations of Sonic Weapon Use at Mass Protest
- Serbian officials denied using a military-grade sonic weapon against protesters during an anti-government rally in Belgrade on March 15, 2025, with President Aleksandar Vucic stating there was no such device in the military's possession.
- Opposition officials and human rights groups claimed they will pursue legal action against the government through the European Court of Human Rights due to the alleged use of prohibited weapons against protesters.
- The protests addressed corruption linked to the deaths of 15 individuals caused by a train station roof collapse in Novi Sad.
- The Belgrade Centre for Security Policy condemned the alleged deployment of prohibited weapons against peaceful protesters, highlighting the need for transparency regarding the actions taken by security forces.
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Russian FSB experts arrive in Belgrade to investigate alleged use of sonic weapon at anti-government protest - HotNews.ro
Experts from Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) have arrived in Serbia to investigate the alleged use of a sonic weapon against protesters in Belgrade earlier this month, the country's foreign ministry said.
'Like a sound from hell': Serbia and sonic weapons
Pressure is building on the Serbian government after reports that it used an illegal sonic weapon on protesters in Belgrade.Tens of thousands of people were holding a peaceful anti-corruption rally when they felt a "subdued sound" come "rolling" towards them. It was "very unusual and very frightening, like a sound from hell", Ivana Ilic Sunderic, who was in the crowd, told Sky News.Serbian authorities denied the use of an acoustic weapon. But no…
Illegal 'sound from hell' sonic weapon may have been used to shut down Belgrade protest - The Mirror
A peaceful anti-corruption in Belgrade on March 15 turned into a 'frightening' stampede after a deafening sound was emitted that left many people feeling sick the day after
'Like a sound from hell:' Was an illegal sonic weapon used on protesters in Serbia?
The weapons, which are illegal in Serbia, emit sound waves which can trigger sharp ear pain, disorientation, eardrum ruptures or even irreversible hearing damage.(Image credit: AP)
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