03.11.2025 16:56
Former basketball player Vladimir Stimac, who once played for Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş, Anadolu Efes, Türk Telekom, and Banvit in Turkey, was detained in Serbia for participating in an anti-government protest. Stimac was subdued by the police and taken to the ground, and his arrest has caused a significant uproar in the country.
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Vladimir Stimac, who participated in anti-government protests held in front of the Serbian Radio Television (RTS) building, was detained by the police during the incidents that followed the protest. The Serbian Ministry of Interior announced that 37 people were arrested on charges of disturbing public order and causing incidents during the protests in Belgrade.
THEY PUT ON A REVERSE HANDCUFF
According to reports in the Serbian press, images showing Stimac being pinned to the ground during his detention and the police pressing his head down with their knee drew significant backlash. It was stated that Stimac was arrested by the order of the Belgrade High Public Prosecutor's Office on the allegation of "inciting violence" in front of the Serbian Parliament.
HE STOOD OUT WITH HIS ACTIVIST IDENTITY
37-year-old Stimac had been actively participating in pro-democracy and freedom of expression actions in his country after ending his sports career.
Stimac's arrest, in response to the government's pressure on the media and increasing political tension, was described by human rights advocates as a "blow to freedom of expression."
HE SHOOK THE COURT IN TURKEY
Serbian basketball player Stimac played for Beşiktaş, Anadolu Efes, Türk Telekom, Fenerbahçe, and Banvit in Turkey between 2014 and 2020.
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