Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been criticized for weakening judicial independence, restricting press freedoms, and allowing corruption to flourish in Hungary. Former U.S. ambassador David Pressman argues that Orbán’s deliberate choices have led to democratic erosion rather than democratic backsliding. Orbán’s government has centralized control, targeted dissenters through intense media campaigns, and portrayed itself as a conservative bulwark while engaging in corruption.
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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty announced that Egypt is intensifying efforts to halt the Israeli military actions in the Gaza Strip, emphasizing the urgent need for unrestricted humanitarian aid access. He condemned the use of hunger as a weapon against Palestinians, with Gambian Foreign Minister Mamadou Tangara noting the dire situation in Gaza due to ongoing Israeli aggression. Since October 2023, Israeli offensives have led to the deaths of nearly 54,400 Palestinians, prompting international legal...
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