Did Serbia use a ‘sound cannon’? Protesters call for investigation

More than half a million people have signed a petition demanding an independent investigation into whether Serbian security forces deployed a sonic weapon or a sound cannon to disperse protesters in Belgrade on March 15. The petition, addressed to the UN and the Council of Europe, calls for accountability, arguing that the use of illegal…

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More than half a million people have signed a petition demanding an independent investigation into whether Serbian security forces deployed a sonic weapon or a sound cannon to disperse protesters in Belgrade on March 15.

The petition, addressed to the UN and the Council of Europe, calls for accountability, arguing that the use of illegal means against civilians is a serious violation of constitutional and international rights.

But what is a sound cannon and what is the government’s response to the allegations?

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