Controversial monument divides Hungarians, angers Jewish community

EurActiv and other media sources reported on protests in central Budapest which started on the 20 July 2014, after a controversial monument dedicated to “all the victims” of Hungary’s German occupation was erected during the night of 20 to 21 July.

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ESO: Background information: Jewish groups threaten to boycott Holocaust commemoration in Hungary http://www.europeansources.info/record/jewish-groups-threaten-to-boycott-holocaust-commemoration-in-hungary/

The Jewish Daily Forward, 21.07.14: Hungary Finishes Nazi Occupation Monument in Night http://forward.com/articles/202521/hungary-finishes-nazi-occupation-monument-in-night/

Arutz Sheva, 21.07.14: Hungary Puts Up Controversial Monument Despite Protests http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/183171

Politics.hu, 21.07.14: Civilians, politicians protest against erection of monument to Nazi victims http://www.politics.hu/20140721/civilians-politicians-protest-against-erection-of-monument-to-nazi-victims/

Euronews, 22.07.14: Hungary cancels unveiling ceremony for controversial war monument http://www.euronews.com/2014/07/22/hungary-cancels-unveiling-ceremony-for-controversial-war-monument/

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