Mass anti-war demonstrations today in Germany, from Berlin and Leipzig to Hamburg and Munich. More than 123,000 refugees have arrived in Germany so far.
“Freedom in Ukraine, solidarity with Ukrainians.” With these slogans, the Berliners once again take to the streets en masse to protest against the war in Ukraine. After the historic, massive demonstration of February 27, four days after the Russian invasion, and today the authorities expect the demonstrators to overcome 100,000, on a path with the starting point of Alexandsters, the emblematic square of the old Eastern Berlin.
Today’s demonstration is organized by a number of social organizations, trade unions, environmental and humanitarian organizations. The church is also involved, many private initiatives and of course ordinary citizens. “The imposition of stricter restrictions on Russia must be considered, but the import of coal, oil and gas must be phased out,” Christoph Bauts, one of the organizers of the mass protests, told RBB radio in Berlin.
At the same time, large anti-war demonstrations are planned for today in other German cities: Hamburg, Frankfurt, Leipzig, Stuttgart, Nuremberg, Munich are just a few of them. The message is everywhere: “Stop the war!”
More than 123,000 Ukrainian refugees in Germany
At the same time, the number of refugees from Ukraine arriving in Germany is rapidly increasing. So far, the number of displaced people is 123,000, according to German government figures.
These are people who arrive in Germany mainly by train via Poland. It is even estimated that their number will increase significantly in the coming days, as there are no checks at the German-Polish border, while additional special train services are expected to be added to meet the needs.
At the same time, both Home Secretary Nancy Fezer and Foreign Minister Analena Berbock also announced the imminent reception of 2,500 Ukrainian refugees who have taken refuge in Moldova. An effort to support Moldova as well, a country bordering Ukraine, which in recent weeks has also lifted a very heavy burden on the “new refugee”.
Dimitra Kyranoudi, Berlin
Source: Deutsche Welle
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