Tag: Higher Regional Court
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Daniela Klette faces lengthy prison sentence after political trial in Germany
The Verden regional court has sentenced 67-year-old to 13 years in prison. The defence had already announced an appeal during the proceedings. The regional court in the German Lower Saxon town of Verden convicted Daniela Klette on Wednesday of armed…
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Germany imprisons Kurdish grandmother with multiple health conditions as alleged PKK member
The Kurdish woman Zübeyde Akmese is being held in German custody on suspicion of supporting terrorism due to risk of absconding – even though the ailing 71-year-old has lived in Munich with her children and grandchildren for 40 years and…
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Harsh repression against “Ulm 5”: The accused of sabotage at drone manufacturer Elbit remain for their trial in detention
Since September, the “Ulm 5” have been held in pre-trial detention on charges of sabotage at the Israeli drone manufacturer Elbit. A court has issued a preliminary ruling on the matter. An initiative of relatives is criticising the repression. On…
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Ruling in favour of free radio in Germany: Searches due to linking to Indymedia were unlawful
The German Constitutional Court rules that the search of Radio Dreyeckland and the home of one of its editors was unconstitutional. The broadcaster is now calling for consequences. The raids on the home of editor Fabian Kienert and on the…