Hungary's Political Turmoil: Protestors Demand Orban's Resignation Amid Scandal

Mass protests led by opposition leader Peter Magyar demand the resignation of Prime Minister Viktor Orban after an abuse scandal at a juvenile detention center. The scandal involves allegations of physical abuse, prostitution, money laundering, and trafficking. The government has placed correctional facilities under police oversight.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 13-12-2025 23:09 IST | Created: 13-12-2025 23:09 IST
Hungary's Political Turmoil: Protestors Demand Orban's Resignation Amid Scandal
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Thousands marched to Prime Minister Viktor Orban's office, with opposition leader Peter Magyar leading the charge, demanding Orban's resignation over a juvenile detention center abuse scandal.

Protesters carried a banner reading 'Protect the children!' as they showed solidarity with abuse victims. Seven individuals have been detained in connection with the case.

In light of the scandal, the government has put the country's juvenile correctional institutions under police oversight, as allegations of severe misconduct, including human trafficking, loom over their heads.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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