Serbian Government Faces Allegations of Sonic Weapon Use at Mass Protest

About two weeks ago, hundreds of thousands of people took part in the anti-corruption demonstration organized by students in Belgrade. The protest was interrupted after an unknown noise caused panic and confusion among the people.From the images it can be seen how the crowd of people suddenly disperse for unknown reasons, something that aroused suspicions that a sonic weapon, a military device used to disperse the masses, may have been used. The…

Experts from Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) have arrived in Serbia to investigate the alleged use of a sonic weapon against protesters in Belgrade earlier this month, the country's foreign ministry said.

Russia to probe 'sonic weapon' incident

The opposition movement has accused security forces of deploying an LRAD crowd control device during a protest in Belgrade. The Serbian government is preparing for a visit from a group of Russian experts to probe allegations regarding the deployment of a "sonic weapon" during recent mass protests, Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin has announced. The opposition Freedom and Justice Party (SSP) has accused security forces of utilizing a Long R…

'Like a sound from hell': Serbia and sonic weapons

Pressure is building on the Serbian government after reports that it used an illegal sonic weapon on protesters in Belgrade.Tens of thousands of people were holding a peaceful anti-corruption rally when they felt a "subdued sound" come "rolling" towards them. It was "very unusual and very frightening, like a sound from hell", Ivana Ilic Sunderic, who was in the crowd, told Sky News.Serbian authorities denied the use of an acoustic weapon. But no…

Serbian authorities' use of a sound cannon against protesters fuels anger

Under pressure, the government admitted to having the weapon, which has never before been used in Europe – but denied using it against protesters.

'Wait for results' of independent investigation into claims of sonic weapon use, Serbian ambassador says

It has been claimed security forces used an illegal sonic weapon against peaceful protesters in Belgrade earlier this month.