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Thousands protest against lithium mining in Serbia

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Officials and state-controlled media have launched a major campaign against the rally, comparing it to the uprising in Ukraine that led to the fall of that country's then pro-Russia president in 2013.

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  1. Al Jazeera

    Thousands protest in Serbia’s Belgrade against lithium mining project (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Protesters say they fear project by mining giant Rio Tinto would pollute water sources and endanger public health.

  2. Local News 8

    Thousands protest lithium mining in Serbia. Officials say it's a plot against populist president (opens Local News 8)

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    Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Tens of thousands of protesters have rallied in downtown Belgrade against lithium mining in Serbia. That’s despite official warnings that the demonstration on Saturday was an alleged plot to topple populist President Aleksandar Vučić and his government.

  3. The Guardian

    Thousands of Serbians protest in Belgrade against lithium mine (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Controversial mining project is a political fault line in Balkan country over fears about environmental impacts

  4. Delaware Public Media

    Thousands protest against lithium mining in Serbia (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    Officials and state-controlled media have launched a major campaign against the rally, comparing it to the uprising in Ukraine that led to the fall of that country's then pro-Russia president in 2013.

  5. The Republic

    Serbia's populist president says lithium protests are part of a 'hybrid' warfare against his country (opens The Republic)

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    BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s president Sunday accused demonstrators who opposed a lithium mining project in the Balkan country of being part of a Western-backed “hybrid” warfare against his government and vowed to take strong legal action against those protesters who have blocked railway and roa…

  6. Digital Journal

    Thousands protest in Serbian capital against lithium mine (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Thousands hit the streets in Serbia's capital Belgrade Saturday to protest the rebooting of a controversial lithium mine set to serve as a vital source to

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