politics
April 1, 2026
Death of a University of Belgrade Philosophy Faculty student: Protests after police entered the Rectorate
Days after the death of a young woman, whose body was found on the plateau in front of the Faculty of Philosophy in the center of Belgrade, the exact circumstances of the tragedy are still being determined.
TL;DR
- A 25-year-old student died after falling from the fifth floor of the Faculty of Philosophy building.
- Conflicting reports exist regarding the presence of pyrotechnics, with the prosecution stating they were ignited and the dean denying their presence.
- The incident occurred after student blockades that began in late 2024.
- The Serbian Parliament's Education Committee held an emergency session where the death was linked to student blockades by government representatives.
- Police entered the University of Belgrade Rectorate as part of the investigation, which was broadcast live, leading to student protests against the alleged violation of university autonomy.
- The investigation aims to check for unsecured entrances between the Rectorate and the Faculty of Philosophy and any irregularities in the Rectorate's operations.
- The Ministry of Education has requested explanations from the university leadership regarding the tragedy.
- Students have expressed condolences but condemned the politicization of the tragedy and attacks on university autonomy.
- Several students and the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy have been questioned as part of the investigation.
- The investigation also seeks to determine if the faculty had adequate crisis support protocols and if the student had previously reported mental health issues.
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