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Hungarians protest changes to constitution
Thousands demonstrate in Budapest, saying new amendments curtail civil liberties.
Last Modified: 10 Mar 2012 20:32

Thousands of Hungarians have taken to the streets of the capital Budapest to protest against the government's recent changes to the country's constitution.

Protesters say the amendments to media laws and the judiciary are curbing civil liberties.

Al Jazeera's Emma Hayward reports.

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