Activist Beaten in Serbian Custody: Protest Erupts in Novi Sad

Novi Sad Activist Beaten in Custody, Sparks Protest Novi Sad, Serbia – A protest erupted in Novi Sad on May 21, 2025, following reports that a detained activist, Davor Stefanovic, was brutally assaulted in police custody. A video circulating online shows a group of activists gathered outside a building, listening to a man using a megaphone. The man claims Stefanovic suffered a broken nose after being attacked by another inmate in his cell. "One of the detained activists was beaten by a man in the neighboring cell," the man stated through a megaphone. "His nose was broken in two places." Following the incident, Stefanovic received urgent medical attention and was returned to his cell. While the exact details remain unconfirmed, the incident has sparked outrage among activists and raised serious concerns about the treatment of political prisoners in Serbia. The protest underscores the need for transparency and accountability within the Serbian law enforcement system. Further investigation is needed to determine the full extent of the incident and to ensure that those responsible are held accountable.