Serbia's president on Sunday vowed a "strong" response to anti-government protests, after nearly a week of violent clashes involving his supporters, police and demonstrators across the country.The mostly peaceful demonstrations deteriorated earlier this week when large groups of pro-government supporters — many masked and some armed with batons and fireworks — attacked protesters.

We will use everything at our disposal to restore order and peace in our country," Vucic said at a press conference aired by public broadcaster RTS on Sunday. Responding to a reporter's question, Vucic said that all those who have participated in the street unrests will be arrested in the next ten days and that prosecutors "will have to explain to us what they are doing.

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Violent clashes erupted between police and protesters in Serbia, sparked by alleged police brutality and widespread dissatisfaction with the government. Demonstrations, initially peaceful, turned violent after a police beating video.

Serbia's president has vowed a "strong" response to anti-government protests after nearly a week of violent clashes involving his supporters, police and demonstrators across the country.