Activists Nikola Ć. and Dimitrije S., associated with the citizen group “Budni do kraja” (Awake Until the End), have been released from custody in Novi Sad, Serbia. The pair were arrested in April during a protest organized by Zborovi građana (Citizens’ Assemblies). Details regarding the specific charges initially levied against them were not immediately available, but reports indicate the charges have been dropped. Zborovi građana announced the release today, marking a significant development in the case. The arrests had drawn criticism from rights groups concerned about freedom of assembly and expression. The “Budni do kraja” observation mission monitors electoral processes and advocates for democratic reforms. This release follows ongoing scrutiny of the circumstances surrounding their detention and subsequent legal proceedings.
