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Enda Brady: Europe Correspondent on the attempted assassination of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico

Published: May 15, 2024, 10:11 p.m.

A 71-year-old man remains in police custody in Slovakia, accused of attempting to assassinate Prime Minister Robert Fico.\xa0

Fico was airlifted to the hospital after being shot in the stomach, arm, and leg.\xa0

Christopher Luxon's joining other world leaders in condemning the attack,\xa0saying it's shocking and nothing justifies such horrific violence in our democratic systems.\xa0

Newstalk ZB Europe correspondent Enda Brady \u2014who made a documentary about Fico\u2014 told Andrew Dickens it's interesting the alleged assailant picked a town where the Prime Minister is well supported.\xa0

He says the man probably really doesn't like Fico's politics, or the way Slovakia is going under his leadership.\xa0

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