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Slovak interior minister says 'lone wolf' has been charged with shooting prime minister

  • A man has been charged with the attempted murder of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok confirmed.
  • The shooting was politically motivated, with the suspect identified as a 'lone wolf' not affiliated with any political groups.
  • Prime Minister Fico was shot multiple times by the gunman following a government meeting in central Slovakia, with his injuries described as complicated.
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Slovak authorities charge 'lone wolf' with assassination attempt on the prime minister

Slovak authorities charged a man Thursday with attempting to assassinate Prime Minister Robert Fico, saying he acted alone in a politically motivated attack that left the longtime leader in serious but stable condition.

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Fico's condition remains serious; who will govern the country in the absence of the injured Prime Minister? Attempted murder investigation underway. After the attack on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, no quick recovery is expected. The 59-year-old is still in the intensive care unit of the University Hospital in Banska Bystrica following a five-hour operation. Whether he will be transferred to the capital Bratislava will depend on a medical c…

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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
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