Tens of thousands gathered in the center of Belgrade on Friday in support of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in a show of power following big anti-government protests over two mass shootings that killed 18 people earlier this month.
The protestors, supported by the opposition parties, say the government led by Vucic's Serbian Progressive Party has failed to rein in media that have promoted violence and to act against criminal elements in society.
Vucic called supporters to hold a minute of silence to pay respect to all those killed in the two mass shootings. He told supporters he would resign as head of the party on Saturday. At the rally, people held Serbian flags, pictures of Vucic and a banner reading "With my heart for Vucic."
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