Orbán Jr. Revealed to Be Part of a Military Mission to Africa

The Prime Minister’s son, Gáspár Orbán, is a highly qualified Hungarian military officer who has graduated from the Sandhurst Military Academy in the UK. He is currently participating in the preparation of a mission to Chad, as announced by Minister of Defense Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, according to hirado.hu.

“Gáspár Orbán is a military officer, highly qualified, and goes where he is ordered to go. I assigned him as a liaison officer. It is an army, not a wish party, and he is on duty. In Hungary, soldiers obey orders. Due to his special training, legal knowledge, and language skills,

Mr. Orbán is actively involved in preparing the mission in Chad, collaborating with other military and civilian leaders,”

stated the Minister, adding that “the Captain is in excellent health.”

On January 13th, Minister of the Armed Forces Dago Yacoub received a Hungarian delegation in Chad. Discussions revolved around military cooperation between Chad and Hungary, covering training, armaments, and the exchange of experience. In a picture, Gáspár Orbán is seen in civilian clothes as a member of the Hungarian delegation.

Fact

In November 2023, the Hungarian Parliament approved the military engagement of the Hungarian Defence Forces in Chad. A military contingent of the Hungarian Defence Forces, consisting of up to 200 personnel (in rotation 400), equipped with the necessary technical means, weapons, and equipment, will be stationed in the Republic of Chad until December 31, 2025. The mission aims to provide advice, support, and battlefield mentoring, protect Hungarian citizens and interests, and assist in the fight against terrorism, in cooperation with allied international forces if necessary. The mission has been officially requested of Hungary by the President of Chad.