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From: omega@ibb.berlinet.in-berlin.de
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Subject: ecn/de: Bomb killed 24 year-old leftist activist
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Date: 27 Jan 93 16:33:00 MET
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: Freiburg; Parcel Bomb
 
Parcel Bomb killed 24 year-old leftist activist in Freiburg, Southern Germany

On Friday, January 22nd 1993 Kerstin Winter was killed by a parcel bomb in
Freiburg. Around 4:15pm Kerstin found a package in front of her apartment,
took it inside and was killed instantly when she opened the package.
According to informations from Freiburg, the package contained a
splinter-bomb which was wrapped in newspapers. The revival-attempts by a 
doctor were unsuccesful, because numerous metal splinters were in Kerstin's
head, legs and lungs. Several windows in the apartment were destroyed by the
detonation of the bomb, a second person who was present in the apartment
luckily was not injured.

The 24 year-old Kerstin was politically active in Freiburg. She was the first
chairperson of the "Support Association for Subculture", which is active in
support for an autonomist leftist youth center in Freiburg. Kerstin was also
active in antifascist groups. And for some it might be important to know that
she was a lesbian.

The background of the attack remains unclear so far at this time. But
Kerstin's political work and the ways and means of the murder indicate, that
it was an attack by fascists. The police are investigating "in all
directions" according to their own statements and will hold a press
conference this evening (Saturday) in Freiburg, where they might give more
informations.

Already on Friday evening a spontaneous demonstration took place in the inner
city of Freiburg, in which 600 - 700 people participated who expressed their
sorrow and anger. Afterwards the demonstration marched to the house, in which
Kerstin had been killed. The police acted in a restrained manner. A continous
vigil is taking place in front of the house. Another solidarity demonstration
took place in Heidelberg.

On Monday, January 25th, 1993 a state-wide demonstration will take place in
Freiburg.

For more information and solidarity statements contact: Radio Dreyeckland
phone: 0049 - 761 - 31028
fax:   0049 - 761 - 31868

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