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The Croatian authorities have issued an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Ivo Sanader, soon after he left the country amid a corruption inquiry.
Mr Sanader crossed into Slovenia on Thursday, hours before parliament voted to lift his immunity from prosecution.
He is suspected of abuse of office during his time as prime minister until 2009.
Mr Sanader reportedly denied fleeing from prosecution.
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