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August 25, 2015

German Refugee Shelter Goes Up in Flames as Merkel Denounces Violence 
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Meanwhile, in Germany, a sports hall that has been converted into an
emergency refugee shelter went up in flames this morning in the eastern
town of Nauen. The town has seen anti-immigrant protests by right-wing
groups in recent days. The fire comes after right-wing protesters
clashed with police during demonstrations against a newly opened migrant
shelter in a small town outside of Dresden over the weekend. German
Chancellor Angela Merkel denounced anti-immigrant violence by right-wing
protesters on Monday.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel: "There was an aggressive, xenophobic
mood that is in no way acceptable. It's repulsive to see how right-wing
extremists and neo-Nazis are voicing their hatred. But it is just as
disgraceful to see how German citizens, and even families with children,
are supporting this by marching along with them."

 

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