The weekly round up returns with some exciting new stories from across the globe!
Belgrade Protests
Who?
The Serbian people against President Vucic
What?
Daily protests and rallies in order to make President Vucic step down.
Where?
Belgrade, Serbia
Why is it important, relevant or worth consideration?
Vucic is accused of bringing back a presidency style, reminiscent of the Milosevic era. After the main opposition activist, Borko Stefanovic, was left bloody and beaten in the street, opposition to President Vucic have blamed him for this act. In response, Vucic calls all who are protesting, fascist, hooligans and thieves. Again, a trait seen from the messy collapse of Yugoslavia in the 1990s.
Algerian Government Reform
Who?
Algerian government
What?
Talks of reformation after weeks of protests
Where?
Algiers, Algeria
Why is it important, relevant or worth consideration?
President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has held power in Algeria for 20 years. He has announced he will not be running in the next elections, yet the elections have been postponed time and time again. Protests for him to step down, have a reformation of the government or an election have spread across the country and France, with support from a wide demographic.
