Minister Sajovic warns against resurgence of fascism at WWII remembrance ceremony

Slovenska Bistrica, 4 January - Defence Minister Borut Sajovic spoke of the resurgence of fascism and Nazism as he addressed a ceremony commemorating a major WWII battle on Saturday. He noted that "not long ago, fascist salutes" could be seen in Ljubljana too and warned against divisive rhetoric as Slovenia marks the 80th anniversary of liberation this year.

Osankarica Ceremony marking the 82nd anniversary of the fall of the Pohorje Battalion, at which the Minister of Defence Borut Sajovic was the keynote speaker. Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Osankarica
Ceremony marking the 82nd anniversary of the fall of the Pohorje Battalion, at which the Minister of Defence Borut Sajovic was the keynote speaker.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Osankarica Ceremony marking the 82nd anniversary of the fall of the Pohorje Battalion, at which the Minister of Defence Borut Sajovic was the keynote speaker. Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Osankarica
Ceremony marking the 82nd anniversary of the fall of the Pohorje Battalion, at which the Minister of Defence Borut Sajovic was the keynote speaker.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Osankarica Ceremony marking the 82nd anniversary of the fall of the Pohorje Battalion, at which the Minister of Defence Borut Sajovic was the keynote speaker. Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Osankarica
Ceremony marking the 82nd anniversary of the fall of the Pohorje Battalion, at which the Minister of Defence Borut Sajovic was the keynote speaker.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Osankarica Ceremony marking the 82nd anniversary of the fall of the Pohorje Battalion, at which the Minister of Defence Borut Sajovic was the keynote speaker. Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Osankarica
Ceremony marking the 82nd anniversary of the fall of the Pohorje Battalion, at which the Minister of Defence Borut Sajovic was the keynote speaker.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Osankarica Ceremony marking the 82nd anniversary of the fall of the Pohorje Battalion, at which the Minister of Defence Borut Sajovic was the keynote speaker. Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Osankarica
Ceremony marking the 82nd anniversary of the fall of the Pohorje Battalion, at which the Minister of Defence Borut Sajovic was the keynote speaker.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Osankarica Ceremony marking the 82nd anniversary of the fall of the Pohorje Battalion, at which the Minister of Defence Borut Sajovic was the keynote speaker. Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Osankarica
Ceremony marking the 82nd anniversary of the fall of the Pohorje Battalion, at which the Minister of Defence Borut Sajovic was the keynote speaker.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Osankarica Ceremony marking the 82nd anniversary of the fall of the Pohorje Battalion, at which the Minister of Defence Borut Sajovic was the keynote speaker. Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Osankarica
Ceremony marking the 82nd anniversary of the fall of the Pohorje Battalion, at which the Minister of Defence Borut Sajovic was the keynote speaker.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Osankarica Ceremony marking the 82nd anniversary of the fall of the Pohorje Battalion, at which the Minister of Defence Borut Sajovic was the keynote speaker. Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Osankarica
Ceremony marking the 82nd anniversary of the fall of the Pohorje Battalion, at which the Minister of Defence Borut Sajovic was the keynote speaker.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Osankarica Ceremony marking the 82nd anniversary of the fall of the Pohorje Battalion, at which the Minister of Defence Borut Sajovic was the keynote speaker. Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Osankarica
Ceremony marking the 82nd anniversary of the fall of the Pohorje Battalion, at which the Minister of Defence Borut Sajovic was the keynote speaker.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

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