Slovak PM Fico Blames Opposition for Assassination Attempt
TL;DR
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was critically injured in a shooting three weeks ago, has blamed the liberal opposition, anti-government media, and foreign-funded NGOs for creating a climate of hatred that led to the attack. Fico, who forgave his attacker, accused the opposition of inciting political hatred. The opposition has condemned the shooting and denied any links to the assailant. The incident has heightened political tensions in Slovakia ahead of the European Parliament elections.
- Robert Fico: Slovak PM blames opposition's 'hatred' for shooting BBC.com
- Slovak Prime Minister Speaks Publicly for First Time Since Assassination Attempt The New York Times
- Slovakia's Fico says he was targeted for Ukraine views, in first speech since assassination attempt The Associated Press
- Slovak PM Fico lays into opposition in first speech since shooting Financial Times
- Slovak PM Robert Fico says could return to work ‘in several weeks’ Al Jazeera English
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