Hungary releases secret police files from communist era

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has fulfilled his campaign promise by releasing files on the socialist regime's informant network, allowing citizens to search for ancestors' names online. This release comes 70 years after the 1956 revolution and has sparked controversy, as some names may not be actual informants but rather individuals of interest. Magyar emphasized the need for dignity and humanity in handling the sensitive information that families may uncover about their past.

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