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Former Polish Health Minister Assaulted Over Covid Policies. Former Polish Health Minister Adam Niedzielski was hospitalized Wednesday after being violently attacked in the city of Siedlce. The assault, authorities say, was linked to his role in shaping the country’s Covid-19 policies - According to Politico. Niedzielski described the attack: two men in their 30s punched and kicked him while shouting. “Death to traitors to the homeland.” The incident lasted only seconds before the attackers fled. Police later detained the suspects, who are expected to be questioned soon. The assault occurred outside a restaurant, with witnesses saying the attackers openly criticized government Covid decisions. Niedzielski was admitted briefly to a local hospital and discharged the same day with no serious injuries. Prime Minister Donald Tusk condemned the attack, promising justice. Niedzielski, who led the health ministry from 2020 to 2023, called the incident a result of tolerated hate speech and a lack of security despite previous threats. He warned that political passivity could lead to further escalation.
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