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2020–2021 Bulgarian protests
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The 2020–2021 Bulgarian protests were a series of demonstrations that were being held in Bulgaria, mainly in the capital Sofia, as well as cities with a large Bulgarian diaspora, such as Brussels,[17] Paris,[17] Madrid,[17] Barcelona,[17] Berlin[17] and London.[17] The protest movement was the culmination of long-standing grievances against endemic corruption and state capture, particularly associated with prime minister Boyko Borisov's governments, in power since 2009.
2020–2021 Bulgarian protests | |||
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Protests against the Third Borisov Government | |||
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Date | 9 July 2020 – 16 April 2021 (282 days) | ||
Location | Bulgaria
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Status | Ended
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No officially designated leaders, endorsed by the following public figures:
Tsvetan Tsvetanov (Republicans for Bulgaria chairman)[9]
Mustafa Karadaya | |||
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Death(s) | 0 | ||
Injuries | More than 200 | ||
Arrested | Hundreds |
Spontaneous demonstrations were triggered by the 9 July 2020 raid on the Presidency of Bulgaria by police and prosecutors in what was perceived as an attack against President Rumen Radev, a vocal critic of Borisov's rule.[18]
Borisov has refused to resign, insisting that the "mafia wants to overthrow him" and that "no alternatives" to his rule have been presented.[19] His ministers, deputies and parliamentary allies have labelled protesters "scum",[20] "apes"[21] and a "herd" which must be "put back in its place".[22]
The protests ended on 16 April 2021, as the 4-year term of Borisov's cabinet has ended, and the formal resignation of the 3rd Borisov government has been accepted by the new parliament.[23]