Milivojevic: Students are not terrorists, but Radoicic who walks around Serbia with paramilitaries and causes armed incidents

Amid rising tensions following the arrest of student Stefan Tomić, MP Srdjan Milivojević has accused Serbian authorities of escalating political repression by branding protesters as terrorists while allowing armed figures like Milan Radoičić to move freely.

“The regime, paralyzed by the fear of losing power, no longer chooses its means,” said Democratic Party leader and MP Srđan Milivojević, reacting to what he calls a renewed campaign of political persecution and intimidation against students and citizens involved in recent protests.

Referring specifically to the case of Stefan Tomić, a Belgrade University student who was arrested and reportedly charged with terrorism, Milivojević claims that this action is part of a broader pattern of repression, recalling similar accusations made before the March 15 protests.

"Targeting and accusing students of terrorism – this time Stefan Tomić – only confirms how terrified the coward has become by Andrićev Venac," Milivojević said, using a pejorative nickname for President Aleksandar Vučić.

He further accused the authorities of committing illegal acts, citing the use of "sonic weapons" against peaceful demonstrators in March.

“We saw this already before the March 15 protest, when students were also accused of terrorism and attempts to overthrow the constitutional order. Vučić then ordered and personally executed a terrorist act by firing banned sonic weapons at his own citizens. He is continuing on the radical path of violence, which he has trodden well.”

Milivojević asked a direct question to President Vučić, the police and the prosecution:

“As a member of parliament sworn to protect human and minority rights and civil liberties, I ask: how can students who defend the Constitution be labeled terrorists, but not those who fired sonic weapons at peaceful citizens?”

“I ask the police and prosecutors: how can students be terrorists, but not Milan Radoičić, who moves freely throughout Serbia with a heavily armed paramilitary group and provokes armed incidents?”

He warned law enforcement of the legal consequences of what he described as abuse of Article 309 of the Criminal Code (terrorism), citing Article 132, which punishes unlawful deprivation of liberty with up to five years in prison.

“This type of illegal behavior brings not only disciplinary and civil consequences, but ultimately international legal liability.”

Milivojević concluded his statement with a warning:

“The time of responsibility is coming – unstoppable – with Freedom. Think about it.”

Stefan Tomic arrested

Stefan Tomić, a student at the Faculty of Physical Education, is being held by the Serbian Anti-Terrorism Department, his lawyer Ljiljana Borović confirmed to N1. A protest in his support was held late Monday in front of the Palace of Serbia. Although a morning rally was originally planned for Tuesday, it was canceled at the request of Tomić's family.

Nikola Lončarević, a fellow student from the BAPUSS Academy, said Tomić was “kidnapped” by two men in civilian clothes who identified themselves as police officers but did not show any identification. “They let his colleague go, but they forced Stefan into a car,” he said.

The High Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade announced today that Tomić has been detained for up to 48 hours on suspicion of committing the criminal offense of inciting a violent change of the constitutional order.

They stated that he allegedly posted a message in a WhatsApp group regarding a protest planned for June 28 in Belgrade, in which he mentions plans for a violent entry and blockade of several institutions, including the buildings of the RTS, Pink and Informer television stations.

The protesting students – self-proclaimed “students on the blockade” – announced that they would continue their demonstrations on June 28. In an open letter to the government, they issued an ultimatum with two demands, warning that the protests would escalate if they were not met.

Dean: 15 more students from the Faculty of Physical Education banned

Meanwhile, Voja Radovanović, Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education in Belgrade, told FoNet that in addition to Stefan Tomić, about 15 other students from the University of Belgrade were detained in recent days. He sees this as a form of pressure and intimidation.