Independence protagonist Pučnik closely watched by secret police, new book shows

Ljubljana, 23 March - Jože Pučnik, a key figure in Slovenian independence, was under the watchful eye of the Yugoslav National Security Service for more than 30 years as he was seen as a threat to the authorities, according to a new book by Igor Omerza launched on Thursday as part of a series on the greats of Slovenian independence and the secret police.

Brdo pri Kranju
A bust of independence-era politician Jože Pučnik (1932-2003) unveiled at the Brdo Estate.
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Ljubljana
Author Igor Omerza.
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