Summary
Short Summary: Professor Jan Malicki was brutally attacked in Warsaw's Park Kazimierzowski and hospitalized; police are investigating.
Extended Summary: On December 19, 2024, Professor Jan Malicki, a prominent historian and director of the Studium Europy Wschodniej at the University of Warsaw, was assaulted in Warsaw while returning home from a work Christmas event. Two men disguised as city guards confronted him and violently struck him on the head, causing unconsciousness. Emergency services were called by a passerby, and Malicki was hospitalized with a stable condition. The University strongly condemned the aggression and pledged support to Malicki. Police began an investigation despite no formal complaint filed. Public figures, including Belarusian opposition leader Paweł Łatuszka, condemned the attack, linking it to Malicki’s role in facilitating European education for Belarusians advocating democratic reforms. Polish officials also expressed concern and support. The attack highlights risks faced by academics engaged in politically sensitive work and may prompt heightened security considerations.
Description and Notes
On the evening of December 19, 2024, Professor Jan Malicki, director of the Studium Europy Wschodniej at the University of Warsaw, was brutally attacked in Warsaw's Park Kazimierzowski while returning from a work Christmas meeting. Two unknown men, disguised in outfits resembling city guards, approached him, asked his name, and then struck him in the head, causing him to lose consciousness. A passerby called an ambulance and Malicki was hospitalized; his condition is stable and he remains under observation. The University condemned the attack and expressed support for Malicki. Polish police have no formal report but are investigating the incident. The attack was widely condemned by public figures including the Belarusian opposition leader Paweł Łatuszka, who linked the assault to Malicki's longstanding support for Belarusian democratic education, and Polish officials who wished him a speedy recovery.
Evidence
Location
Location: Warsaw, Park Kazimierzowski
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