Author: Matthias Monroy
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Six German antifascists deny intent to kill Nazis in Budapest and speak out in court – with strong political statements
Six antifascists on trial in Düsseldorf over attacks on neo-Nazis in Budapest have broken their silence, denying any intent to kill while framing their actions politically. Their statements could pile pressure on other defendants who have refused to testify in…
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Frontex hires US military surveillance firm to help EU states and Libya in intercepting migrant boats in the Mediterranean
Flight tracking has revealed that Metrea, a firm tied to the US military and secret services, flies surveillance missions for Frontex under a €14.5 million contract. This is prompting criticism over transparency and the militarisation of EU borders. Metrea, a…
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Fatal police shooting: German Court of Justice dismisses appeal against all accused officers in Mouhamed Dramé case
Germany’s Federal Court of Justice has thrown out the appeal against the acquittal of all five police officers charged over the fatal shooting of Mouhamed Dramé in Dortmund. His brothers call the ruling “shocking”. Now they fear deportation to Senegal.…
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Police use of firearms and tasers in Germany: New statistics show record highs and disprove hardliners
More injuries and still many deaths from police shootings, along with more taser deployments: Current figures from Germany show a significant increase in police use of police weapons. This undermines the arguments of taser advocates. Police forces in Germany’s 16…