- Civic space is rapidly faltering amid massive protests against government corruption that led to a train station disaster.
- Dozens of attacks on protesters were recorded with the use of brute force injuring some protesters.
- Civil society organisations face mounting pressure - smear campaigns, office raids and are investigated on trumped-up charges.
Serbia is added to CIVICUS Monitor watchlist as authorities severely clamp down on civic space and incite violence against tens of thousands of people protesting against government corruption.