Poland deploys riot police, as court chief’s ousting sparks crisis
South China Morning Post's headline. Reported by South China Morning Post, Punch.
What the sources say, in brief
According to Punch, riot police were deployed in Poland after the suspension of the constitutional court's chief justice, prompting a protest by the opposition PiS party. The South China Morning Post reported that riot police were deployed around the constitutional court on Friday following the chief justice's suspension, in a battle between the centrist government and the nationalist right. It also reported that President Karol Nawrocki called off a visit to Africa in mid-flight. The excerpts do not give further detail on the events or their outcome.
Key points
- Punch reported riot police were deployed in Poland after the suspension of the constitutional court's chief justice.
- Punch said the opposition PiS party staged a protest over the suspension.
- The South China Morning Post said riot police were deployed around the constitutional court on Friday.
- The South China Morning Post reported President Karol Nawrocki called off a visit to Africa in mid-flight.
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Poland deploys riot police, as court chief’s ousting sparks crisis. According to Punch, riot police were deployed in Poland after the suspension of the constitutional court's chief justice, prompting a protest by the opposition PiS party. The South China Morning Post reported that riot police were deployed around the constitutional court on Friday following the chief justice's suspension, in a battle between the centrist government and the nationalist right. It also reported that President Karol Nawrocki called off a visit to Africa in mid-flight. The excerpts do not give further detail on the events or their outcome. Covered by 2 publications. South China Morning Post: Poland deploys riot police, as court chief’s ousting sparks crisis. Punch: Poland deploys riot police after court chief’s suspension.
Who is covering it
- South China Morning Post Hong Kong Poland deploys riot police, as court chief’s ousting sparks crisis Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki called off a visit to Africa in mid-flight, as riot police deployed around the country’s constitutional court on Friday following the suspension of its chief justice in a battle between the centrist government and the nationalist right. Dozens of police guarded the 2 h ago · Tier 2
- Punch Nigeria Poland deploys riot police after court chief’s suspension Riot police have been deployed in Poland after the suspension of its constitutional court’s chief justice, sparking a protest by the opposition PiS party. 4 h ago · Tier 3
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