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Germany: Anti-racist rally in Rostock on 30th anniversary of neo-Nazi attack

Demonstration against racism was held in Rostock Germany for the 30th anniversary of the riots that had broken out in the area, with police saying around 3,600 people took part.

Imam-Yonas Doges, representative of the organizers, called for political change, stressing that the amendment of the asylum legislation on the stricter practice has abolished the right to asylum. Refugees, civilized, always face social exclusion, they are prevented from participating in society.

He underlined the danger that yesterday’s anniversary will simply be an occasion for speeches, wishes, laying of flowers and then people will go home and forget about the issue.

An alliance of organizations invited people from all over Germany to join the mobilization.

In August 1992, neo-Nazis and townspeople attacked Rostock’s central refugee reception facility and an inn where Vietnamese workers were staying, setting fire to the buildings.under the gaze and cheers of others.

It was described at the time as the worst racist attack committed in Germany after World War II.

Source: News Beast

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