Serbia arrests six suspected of plotting election-day violence

· Politics · Serbia

Serbian police arrested six people on Oct 21 on suspicion of preparing violence against police and political opponents in a parliamentary election on Sunday, prosecutors said. The arrests come ahead of a vote that will test the government's hold on power amid political tensions. Authorities did not immediately give details of the alleged plot or the affiliations of those detained.

Why it matters：The arrests highlight tensions around the Serbian vote, which will shape the country's direction and its path toward the EU.

Key points

  • Six people were arrested on Oct 21.
  • They are suspected of plotting violence against police and opponents.
  • The parliamentary election is on Sunday.

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