Massive attack on colorful rally in Bad Freienwalde!

Massive attack on colorful rally in Bad Freienwalde!

in Bad Freienwalde, Brandenburg, there was a shocking incident today, as a participant in a meeting with the motto "For a colorful Bad Freienwalde". The event, which was planned as a statement against hate and agitation, was attacked by a group of 10 to 15 hooded people shortly before 12:00 p.m. on Karl-Marx-Strasse. The attackers used impact tools and wooden sticks, which led to at least two minor injuries. Fortunately, no medical treatment by rescue workers was required. The perpetrators fled towards the Kanalstrasse before the police arrived, who immediately investigated dangerous bodily harm and violated the meeting law.

The Märkisch-Oderland police inspection is now looking for witnesses who can provide information on the incident. Citizens are invited to report to [03341-3300] (Tel: 033413300) or via the internet guard of the Brandenburg police via Polbb.eu/ungweis . Interior Minister René Wilke was concerned about the attack and emphasized that the right to meet meetings in Germany is of great importance and that such attacks may not be tolerated.

multi -layered supporting program

The affected rally should actually include a solemn festival with a colorful supporting program, including a children's program, live music and a graffiti workshop. But even before the event, the mood was clouded: around 40 posters that drew attention to the meeting were demolished and stolen, which caused unrest in advance. taz.de reported on the worrying mood before the event.

rapid increase in queer anti -querus crimes

A look at the latest statistics shows that such attacks do not represent isolated cases. According to the BKA, there was an increase in queer -hostile crimes in Germany in 2023 to a total of 1,785 cases, which corresponds to a dramatic increase of approximately 50 percent compared to the previous year. The fact that the number of violent attacks on LSBTIQ*has also increased was particularly alarming: 212 victims were registered in 2023, compared in 197 in 2022. such acts are statistically recorded and the number of unreported cases is probably high.

The Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has clearly spoken out against the growing violence and demands consistent persecution of all anti -queer acts. In September 2022, a working group was launched to combat homophobers and transitual violence, which also indicates the need to create a safe environment for the Queere Community.

These recent events in Bad Freienwalde underline the continued need to campaign for a respectful coexistence and against any form of discrimination.