Large crowds of flag-waving protesters converged after meeting up at several agreed-on protest venues in various parts of Belgrade, which was placed on high alert.

The rally was part of a nationwide anti-corruption movement that erupted after a concrete canopy collapsed at a train station in Serbia's north in November, killing 15 people.

Thousands of protesters have fallen silent in Serbia's capital on Saturday, to honor the victims of a concrete awning collapse which has sparked significant unrest in the country.

Tens of thousands of protesters descended on Serbia's capital Belgrade on Saturday in one of the largest rallies in decades, with students and workers facing riot police and supporters of President Aleksandar Vucic. Alice Rizzo reports. Protesters assemble for mass demonstration against Serbia's government

The rally is the culmination of student-led protests that have taken place across Serbia since the deadly collapse of a train station canopy in the city of Novi Sad last November

More than 100,000 protesters converged in Serbia's capital Belgrade in what was likely the largest in a series of anti-corruption demonstrations that have upended the Balkan country in recent months.

Vučić had warned that security officers would use force against people at the rally, which was attended by tens of thousands from across Serbia

A massive protest in Belgrade saw over 100,000 people rally against Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. The nationwide movement began after a deadly canopy collapse, highlighting corruption concerns.

A crowd estimated to be 300,000 strong has converged on Belgrade, demanding an end to what they claim is a criminal enterprise masterminded by President Aleksandar Vicic which they say has taken control of Serbia.

At least 100,000 people descended on Belgrade on Saturday for a mass rally seen as a culmination of months-long protests against Serbia’s populist President Aleksandar Vucic and his government.