University students lead strike in Serbia as President plans counter-protest

University students led a strike in Serbia over the canopy collapse that killed 15. Picture: AP

A student-led strike has closed down businesses and drawn tens of thousands onto the streets throughout Serbia as populist President Aleksandar Vucic planned a big rally to counter persistent anti-government protests that have challenged his authority.

Daily traffic blockades took place in various cities and towns in the Balkan nation, held to commemorate the victims of a deadly canopy collapse which killed 15 people in November.