Tag: Prison
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Anti-fascist Gino released in Paris – but must appear in court again on 28 January
Following his arrest in France, anti-fascist activist Gino has been released from custody. He faces extradition requests from both Hungary and now also Germany. A further court hearing is scheduled for late January. Anti-fascist activist Gino, who had been held…
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First German trial on the “Budapest Complex” nearing its end with a martial demand: Hanna S. might face nine years in prison
On September 26, the verdict will be delivered against Hanna S. The charges related to attacks on neo-Nazis in Budapest range up to attempted murder. Yet there are significant doubts about her guilt. In the trial against Hanna S. before…
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Despite ongoing proceedings: Kurdish activist Mehmet Çakas faces rushed deportation to Turkey
Mehmet Çakas is to be deported to Turkey before serving his German prison sentence – even though criminal proceedings are ongoing against him there. This would be a precedent case. The Kurdish activist Mehmet Çakas is to be deported to…
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Maja T. stops hunger strike: Following 40 days, their state of health was life-threatening
Even a cardiac arrest could no longer be ruled out: Maja T. ended their refusal to eat in a Hungarian prison hospital. The German Foreign Minister announced a new initiative to speak with Hungary. After 40 days without solid food,…
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Maja T. transferred to prison hospital in Hungary, decision on immunity of MEP Ilaria Salis postponed
Maja T.’s hunger strike entered its fifth week on Friday and they are now been hospitalised. The father of the non-binary person is drawing attention to this with a march to Berlin. Maja T. has now been starving in prison…
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Freedom for Marjan Jamali: Iranian refugee in Italy acquitted of charges of migrant smuggling
Marjan Jamali was deprived of her liberty for 598 days and was even separated from her child for seven months. She experienced particular solidarity in a political mountain village in Calabria. On Monday, the criminal court in Locri in southern…
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Kurdish politician Yüksel Koç in German prison on PKK charges – while the party lays down its arms
On Tuesday, Kurdish politician Yüksel Koç was arrested for alleged PKK activities. While the organisation announced its disarmament, Germany is holding on to the terror label – and playing for time. On Tuesday, the German Federal Criminal Police Office arrested…
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Momentum in Hungary, stubbornness in Germany: News on the Antifa trial in Budapest
Two activists from Germany are also threatened with extradition to Hungary for alleged attacks on neo-Nazis. Several lawyers’ associations are warning against this and citing good reasons. Last week, the Court of Appeal in Budapest ruled that the Italian left-wing…