Serbian police on Monday removed street blockades in the capital Belgrade that were part of a protest over a spate of arrests of anti-government protesters after a massive rally demanding an early parliamentary election.

Serbian police Monday repeatedly removed street barricades in the capital Belgrade that are part of persistent dissent against the government of populist President Aleksandar Vucic.

Serbia’s president has announced more arrests following clashes with the police at a massive anti-government protest in Belgrade.