Thousands of protesters, mainly students, descended on Serbia’s capital on Friday ahead of a planned weekend of massive anti-government rallies, many travelling hundreds of miles on foot or by bike.
President Aleksandar Vucic said he had asked police to show restraint, but to detain troublemakers. “The state … will do everything to secure peace. Those who endanger peace will be arrested,” he told a news conference.
Thousands of people cheered
