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Shocking: Slovakia's Prime Minister Survives Assassination Attempt

Assassination - Attempted Murder - Civil Unrest - Media Crackdown - Robert Fico - Security Measures - Slovakia - World Leaders

World leaders react to the shocking news as Robert Fico fights for his life!

Slovakia was rocked by the attempted assassination of Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was shot multiple times while greeting people in the town of Handlová. The world reacted with horror as news spread of the attack, with world leaders condemning the violence against the populist leader. Thankfully, Fico is expected to survive, no longer in a life-threatening condition. The roots of the shooting are believed to stem from Slovakia's deep political divisions, causing concerns of potential civil unrest.

In a statement, President Joe Biden expressed alarm at the attack and sent prayers for Fico's swift recovery. The incident has shocked Europe, with Fico's deputy prime minister holding hope for his survival despite the grave injuries. The assassination attempt took place following a Cabinet meeting in Handlova, where Fico was targeted and shot multiple times.

Despite the shocking events, the resilience of Prime Minister Robert Fico prevails as he fights for his life. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by leaders in turbulent political climates. Slovakia remains on edge as the aftermath of the shooting unfolds, with discussions on national unity and security taking center stage.

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World reacts to Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico being shot (Aljazeera.com)

World leaders decry attack against Fico, who was shot several times and is in 'life-threatening condition'.

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Slovakia's Premier Robert Fico injured in assassination attempt (Financial Times)

Suspect detained after populist prime minister shot several times while greeting people in town of Handlová.

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Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico expected to survive after being shot (FRANCE 24)

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico isno longer in a life-threatening condition after he was shot in an assassination attempt when leaving a government ...

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Roots of Robert Fico's shooting lie in Slovakia's bitter divides (POLITICO.eu)

Minister fears country is “on the verge of civil war” after attempted assassination.

Statement from President Joe Biden on Attempted Assassination of ... (The White House)

I am alarmed to hear reports of an attack on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. Jill and I are praying for a swift recovery, and our thoughts are with his ...

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Slovakia's populist prime minister shot, shocking Europe before ... (NPR)

Robert Fico was shot multiple times and gravely wounded Wednesday, but his deputy prime minister said he believed Fico would survive.

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Slovakia's prime minister expected to survive shooting, deputy says (Voice of America)

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot Wednesday afternoon following a Cabinet meeting in the central town of Handlova. Fico was “shot multiple times ...

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Slovakia's PM Robert Fico shot, stable after surgery: What we know ... (Aljazeera.com)

What happened in Slovakia and when? Fico was injured on Wednesday in a shooting deemed by the government as an assassination attempt. The prime minister was ...

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Suspect charged in attempted assassination of Slovakia leader (CNN)

Slovakian police have charged a man with the attempted murder of Prime Minister Robert Fico, who is critically ill in hospital after an assassination ...

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'Lone wolf' charged in shooting of Slovak PM Robert Fico (Financial Times)

Suspect accused of attempted murder after prime minister shot multiple times at close range.

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Slovakia govt gives update on PM Fico's life after assassination ... (Daily Post Nigeria)

The Slovakia government says the surgery on its Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was shot at close range in an assassination attempt, was successful.

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Slovakia PM Robert Fico in stable but serious condition after ... (BBC News)

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in a stable but serious condition after being shot several times on Wednesday, according to doctors.

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Who is Robert Fico? Slovakia's PM was the target of an ... (The Associated Press)

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is in life-threatening condition after being wounded in a shooting after a political event Wednesday afternoon.

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Slovakia's prime minister in stable but 'very serious' condition after ... (CNBC)

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico is expected to survive an assassination attempt following surgery, according to the country's deputy prime minister.

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Slovakia PM Robert Fico in 'very serious' condition after being shot (Aljazeera.com)

Interior minister says suspect charged with attempted murder is 'lone wolf' who had joined anti-government protests.

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Robert Fico stable after shooting as Slovakia's president-elect calls ... (The Guardian)

Peter Pellegrini says PM 'escaped death by a hair' and urges people to temper their emotions after 'we crossed a red line'

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Fico shooting could trigger media crackdown in Slovakia, editors fear (The Guardian)

Journalists voice concern after senior figures from ruling coalition blame independent outlets and opposition parties for incident.

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What we know about the Slovakia shooting suspect (Sky News)

The man suspected of shooting Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico is reportedly a 71-year-old former security guard at a shopping centre, the author of ...

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