Novak Djokovic Condemns ‘Violence’ Against Protesters In Serbia

Tennis super star Novak Djokovic sent his assistance to the countless individuals objecting versus the federal government in Serbia on Sunday and condemned “violence” versus his compatriots. Djokovic, talking at a press conference in Melbourne where he is participating in the Australian Open, stated that he can not”pretend that nothing is happening” “My support goes to the young people, students and all those who own the future of our country,” Djokovic stated after getting approved for the quarter-finals of the competition. Serbia has actually been shaken by a wave of student-led objections complying with a roofing collapse at a train terminal in the north city of Novi Sad on November 1 which eliminated 15 individuals.

Thirteen individuals have actually been butted in link with the situation, consisting of the previous transportation priest.

“I can’t pretend that nothing is happening (in Serbia) and of course these things affect me,” included the 37-year-old.

Djokovic is a nationwide idolizer for numerous in Serbia after a job which has actually brought him a record-equalling 24 Grand Slam titles along with Olympic gold in Paris in 2024.

He referred particularly to a case in which a trainee was rammed by an auto on Thursday throughout a clog at a crossroads in Belgrade.

“Unfortunately, this is not the only situation of violence against students and young people. It is a great defeat for us as a society, for Serbian society in general,” included Djokovic.

“I would like my children to grow up in Serbia. I would like young people who went abroad to return to Serbia and live in Serbia.”

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