Croatia has sent a diplomatic protest note to neighboring Serbia after Belgrade detained and deported five Croatian citizens who were taking part in a meeting of civil society organizations in the Serbian capital.

Croatia on Thursday recommended its nationals postpone non-essential travel to Serbia, alleging Belgrade had expelled five Croatian women citing security reasons.

Croatia has lodged a protest with Serbia after five Croatian citizens were deported from Belgrade during a civil society meeting. The incident has reignited tensions between the Balkan nations, with protests in Serbia over related governmental actions raising concerns about democratic freedoms and corruption.

A total of 13 foreign nationals were detained without explanation during the past night in Belgrade, after which they were expelled from Serbia with a one-year entry ban, one of the detainees told Autonomija.

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In the past year in Serbia, domestic turbulence has been directly proportional to diplomatic successes abroad. As public discontent within the country grew, the regime found solace in deepening bilateral relations with some of the world’s most influential nations.

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