Hungary opens communist-era informer files in belated reckoning with Cold War past
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During the 1949-89 one-party rule that repressed dissent, authorities employed an extensive network of informants to monitor public sentiment. Covered by 3 outlets: 3 are centre.
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Hungary opens communist-era informer files
During the 1949-89 one-party rule that repressed dissent, authorities employed an extensive network of informants to monitor public sentiment.
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Communist-era informer files released in Hungary
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Hungary opens communist-era informer files
A searchable database covers an estimated 50,000-60,000 former informants.
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Hungary opens communist-era informer files in belated reckoning with Cold War past - Reuters
Hungary opens communist-era informer files in belated reckoning with Cold War past Reuters
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