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Bulgarian Protests Demand Prosecutor General's Resignation Amid Democracy Concerns

7/23/2025

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In Sofia, Bulgaria, citizens took to the streets on Tuesday, rallying for the resignation of acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov. Fueled by the Justice for All initiative, they voiced concerns over the erosion of democracy and judicial independence, highlighting how loopholes have allowed Sarafov to cling to power since June 2023, despite rules limiting acting positions to six months.

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In Sofia, Bulgaria, citizens took to the streets on Tuesday, rallying for the resignation of acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov. Fueled by the Justice for All initiative, they voiced concerns over the erosion of democracy and judicial independence, highlighting how loopholes have allowed Sarafov to cling to power since June 2023, despite rules limiting acting positions to six months.