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Violence and Protests at AfD Youth Congress in Gießen

At least ten police officers were injured amid protests with up to 25,000 participants during the AfD youth event in Gießen.

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Hesse’s Prime Minister Boris Rhein condemned the violent incidents linked to the AfD youth congress as a low point of left-wing aggression.

He urged moderate left-wing groups to distance themselves from the violence and promote democratic engagement with AfD supporters.

Protests on Saturday led to at least ten police officers sustaining minor injuries and involved attacks with fluorescent ammunition and thrown bottles.

Law enforcement used water cannons and pepper spray to clear blockades and secure access to the congress venue.

The violent marches in Gießen were a leftist low point. Those who try to prevent and attack gatherings with violence, threats, and aggressive demonstrations do not protect our democracy, but rather attack it.
— Hesse's Prime Minister Boris Rhein (CDU) commented on the violent riots surrounding the AfD youth congress in Gießen.

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