Polish ex-minister flees Hungary to the US after PM Magyar says country won’t protect people wanted elsewhere
Summary
Zbigniew Ziobro, Poland’s former justice minister wanted on criminal charges, has fled Hungary and arrived in the United States. Hungary's new prime minister has stated that Hungary will no longer protect people wanted by other countries, including Ziobro.Key Facts
- Zbigniew Ziobro faces up to 25 years in prison in Poland for charges like abuse of power and misusing funds.
- Ziobro denies the charges and claims the Polish government is targeting conservatives unfairly.
- Hungary granted Ziobro asylum under former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government.
- Hungary’s new Prime Minister Péter Magyar said Hungary will stop protecting people wanted by other countries.
- Ziobro traveled to the US despite Poland revoking his travel documents and passports.
- Ziobro reportedly has a US journalist visa linked to Polish right-wing broadcaster Republika, which hired him as a political commentator.
- Poland plans to ask the US and Hungary about the legal grounds for Ziobro’s entry and may seek his extradition.
- Ziobro was a key figure in Poland’s conservative government and judicial reforms that caused tension with the European Union.
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