The new government of Poland ran an election campaign touting the “rule of law” and antidotes to “democratic backsliding.” It was enough to win — or, at least, not to lose.

On December 13, 1981 the communist government introduced Martial Law in Poland. 🇵🇱 In the struggle for freedom and democracy, dozens lost their lives and thousands were arrested. ⛓️ ...

Martial law in Poland was imposed on December 13, 1981, by a decree of the State Council, which - as emphasized by lawyers and historians - was unconstitutional under the People's Republic of ...

SEOUL, Feb. 4 (Yonhap) -- Senior officials from South Korea and Poland have held talks and reaffirmed their commitment to bilateral arms cooperation despite Seoul's martial law turmoil, the state ...

Poland’s leaders will continue expanding their military capabilities as a clear warning to the Russians to keep out.

Martial law, which was declared in Warsaw following the assassination of President Narutowicz, will be abolished if Poland continues as quiet as it has been during the last fortnight, ...

1983 - Martial law lifted. Success for Solidarity 1989 - Round-table talks between Solidarity, the Communists and the Catholic Church pave the way for fall of communism in Poland.

Top Polish politicians on Wednesday commemorated the 42nd anniversary of the imposition of martial law by the country's former communist authorities.