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Hungary to name communist-era informants to confront its past

Hungary's new government will on Wednesday publish the names of tens of thousands of state informants from the communist era. Between 1945 and 1989, the country's security police relied on a vast network of spies to monitor and suppress dissent. Officials say making the files public is meant to help the nation confront its past and rebuild public trust.

Hungary to name communist-era informants to confront its past

This summary is based on reporting by The Guardian.

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