Hungary marks 70 years since 1956 uprising with tributes to its victims
Prime Minister Péter Magyar honored those killed in the revolt against Soviet rule, while Ursula von der Leyen stressed freedom and democracy.
What to know
- The commemorations mark seven decades since Hungary's 1956 revolt against Soviet control.
- Prime Minister Péter Magyar paid tribute to the victims of the uprising.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the value of freedom and democracy.
Hungary has commemorated the 70th anniversary of its 1956 uprising against Soviet rule, with Prime Minister Péter Magyar paying tribute to the victims of the revolt. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen took part in the observances and underlined the importance of freedom and democracy.
The supplied account gives no further detail on the events held, the venues, or the numbers attending. It also does not report any remarks from Hungarian opposition figures or from Moscow. The uprising was crushed by Soviet forces, though the material provided does not describe the suppression or its death toll.
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