Protiv Nenormalnog: An analysis of the #protivdiktature Protests in the Context of Memory Politics of the 1990s in Serbia : Event Analysis
Protiv Nenormalnog: An analysis of the #protivdiktature Protests in the Context of Memory Politics of the 1990s in Serbia : Event Analysis
Author(s): Orli Fridman, Srđan HercigonjaSubject(s): Civil Society, Governance, Government/Political systems, Corruption - Transparency - Anti-Corruption
Published by: Universität Graz
Keywords: collective memory; Serbia; anti-regime demonstrations; Belgrade April Protests;
Summary/Abstract: April 2017 saw a wave of large demonstrations in cities and towns all across Serbia, following the victory of Prime Minister Aleksandar Vučić in the first round of the presidential elections, held on 2 April. With the largest demonstrations taking place in Novi Sad, Niš and Belgrade, with simultaneous protests in smaller towns as well, thousands of students (referred to as “the Facebook generation”) gathered in the streets marching against the “dictatorship” (Protiv diktature). This slogan spread first as the hashtag for the demonstrations on social media networks, and later in general reference to the events.
Journal: Contemporary Southeastern Europe
- Issue Year: 4/2017
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 12-25
- Page Count: 14
- Language: English