Thousands of citizens gathered today in front of the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo, at the site of the tragic tram accident in which a young man from Brčko, Erdoan Morankić, lost his life.
The crowd demanded accountability from the authorities and urgent measures to improve traffic safety in the capital. Protesters blocked the intersection, carrying banners calling for responsibility and the immediate withdrawal of old and malfunctioning trams from service, warning that they pose a serious danger to citizens.
Among the messages displayed were “Who is next?” and “Enough!”, reflecting widespread frustration and fear. Many participants said they took to the streets because they no longer feel safe.
Professors and sociologists who joined the protest stressed that citizens should not wait for tragedies to happen before reacting. They called for a change in social practices, emphasizing the need to point out problems earlier and insist on systemic reforms.
Sociologist Vladimir Vasić addressed the crowd, stating that it is unacceptable for “arrogant individuals in cars worth 100,000 marks to drive through the city as they please, endangering lives,” and that unsafe trams should never be put into operation.
A group of high school students from the Catholic School Center carried banners expressing support for the injured girl, Ela. After the protest concluded, they walked to the General Hospital, where she is being treated, to offer their support during her recovery.
