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Orban - the PM's actions have led to many past clashes with Brussels (Photo: kormany.hu)

Hungary raids Norway-backed NGOs

Hungarian police on Monday (9 September) raided the offices of Norway-backed NGOs Okotars and Demnet, escalating the government’s campaign against civil society.

Norway reacted by saying the moves were "unacceptable" and represent "harassment" of civil organisations.

A large number of police and investigators raided the offices, taking laptops, copying documents, and forbidding staff from making phone calls, local media reported.

Police said the action was taken because the ...

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Orban - the PM's actions have led to many past clashes with Brussels (Photo: kormany.hu)

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