Budapest rising: Hungarian left-wing resistance over repression

The trial of Italian teacher and activist Ilaria Salis, who was accused of attacking alleged neo-Nazis in Hungary, caused widespread worry across Europe.

The case, which involved other international antifa militants, has been cited as a clear example of institutional repression against the antifascist movement in Hungary.

While the government’s ties with the extreme right strengthen Orbán hold on society, antifascist militants face daily death threats, constraints and public force violence.

In an exclusive report,‪@vdnews_ita‬ interviewed antifa militants about everyday repression they have to face.

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