 |
Milosevic claimed victory in the elections of 24th September 2000, despite mounting evidence that the results were manipulated. Incensed at the electoral deception opposition parties called for mass demonstrations in the streets of Belgrade.
Milosevic and his supporters became increasingly marginalized and on the 5th October a revolution effectively took place as protestors defied the police and stormed the National Parliament in Belgrade. Shortly afterwards opposition leader Vojislav Kostunica became President, marking the end of the Milosevic era.
A woman waves the national flag at the beginning of the day’s demonstrations which would culminate in Milosevic’s fall. (left) |
|
