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June 5, 2023

German Police Arrest Dozens Protesting Conviction of Anti-Fascist Activists
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In the German city of Leipzig, dozens of people were arrested or
detained over the weekend, as police clashed with protesters and
authorities sought to ban demonstrations following the conviction last
week of an anti-fascist activist. Twenty-eight-year-old Lina E. received
five years in prison for attacking neo-Nazis. Three others received
sentences of two to three years. Activists decried the violent crackdown
on protests and public assembly.

Ende Gelände activist: "It's unbelievable, experiencing how repressive
the state and police are against anti-fascist protesters. It's exactly
the same response to climate activists. But we are standing strong
together, in solidarity."



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