Angry protesters clashed with police in a town in western Serbia and in the capital Belgrade on Saturday as tensions soared further in the Balkan nation following days of violent demonstrations. Wearing scarves over their faces and chanting slogans against President Aleksandar Vucic,

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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Clashes have erupted in the capital, Belgrade and other cities for five nights in a row, with fireworks, stones, stun grenades and tear gas used.

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.

Violence escalated across Serbia as anti-government protests entered their fifth consecutive night. In Valjevo, masked protesters set fire to the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) offices before clashing with riot police.