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Friday, January 31, 2014

Hungary's World War II memorial under fire

Critics say the project minimises the role the Hungarian government played in the Holocaust during German occupation.

By Kristina Jovanovski

Al-Jazeera -  30 Jan 2014

Budapest, Hungary - As the world marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Monday, Hungary's government faced increased pressure over accusations it was trying to absolve the country of its role in the Holocaust.
Hungary plans to build a memorial marking the 70th anniversary of the beginning of the German occupation, during which hundreds of thousands of Jews were deported to death camps. But many say the memorial fails to acknowledge Hungary's actions during the Holocaust.
On Monday, a protester interrupted a ceremony at the Holocaust Memorial Centre in Budapest, demanding the Hungarian prime minister back down from the controversial plans. Marton Gulyas told Al Jazeera that he felt compelled to speak up at the event, even though he is not Jewish.
"This is not a Jewish issue, it is an issue for all citizens here in Hungary," he said, adding that he has seen an increase in controversies over the Holocaust in Hungary. "This is the time the Hungarian government has to make clear… which side [it] is on."

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