European Court of Human Rights instructs Serbia on sonic weapons use

SOURCE www.the-express.com
The European Court of Human Rights instructs Serbia to prevent the use of sonic weapons for crowd control following allegations of a sound cannon being used against protesters. Serbian authorities deny the claims and opposition parties file a criminal complaint against top state officials over the incident.

Key Points

  • European Court of Human Rights instructs Serbia to prevent sonic weapons use
  • Serbian authorities deny claims of sonic weapon deployment
  • Opposition party files criminal complaint against top state officials
  • Protesters report enduring health issues possibly due to sonic weapons

Pros

  • European Court of Human Rights taking action to protect human rights
  • Opposition parties holding state officials accountable for alleged misconduct

Cons

  • Allegations of sonic weapon use leading to health issues for protesters