00:00More than 100,000 Serbians protested in the capital, Belgrade, in a planned major anti-corruption
00:07rally.
00:09Protests erupted four months ago after a concrete awning collapsed at a train station in northern
00:14Serbia killing 15 people.
00:17The weekend rally was dubbed 15 for 15, referring to the date of the protests and the number
00:21of victims.
00:23The crowds fell silent for 15 minutes to honor each of the victims.
00:28Many in Serbia blame the awning collapse on rampant government corruption, negligence
00:32and disrespective construction safety regulations.
00:36Protesters are demanding officials responsible for this tragedy to be held to account.
00:46Serbia's president, Aleksandar VuÄiÄ, addressed the people shortly after the rally.
00:51The Serbian leader acknowledged the people's demands, noting that officials in power have
00:55to change themselves and learn a lot.
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