Thousands march in Hungary in protest over child abuse scandal


Peter Magyar, leader of Hungary's opposition Tisza party, attends a protest march organised by Tisza over a case of abuse at a juvenile detention centre, amid an ongoing investigation, in Budapest, Hungary, December 13, 2025. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

BUDAPEST, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Thousands of Hungarians marched to Prime Minister Viktor Orban's offices on Saturday, led by opposition leader Peter Magyar, who urged the veteran nationalist to resign over an abuse scandal at a juvenile detention centre.

Protesters walked through Budapest's frosty streets behind a banner reading "Protect the children!", carrying soft toys and torches in solidarity with victims of physical abuse in a case dating back several years.

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