Protest in Giessen: AfD politician beaten up on the street:
The "Young Alternative" of the AfD is to be founded in Geißen at the weekend ...
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Clashes Mark AfD Youth Founding in GießenOn Nov 29, the AfD's 'Generation Deutschland' launched amid 50,000 protesters and police interventions causing multiple injuries.
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- The AfD's new youth group 'Generation Deutschland' was established on November 29 in Gießen with more than 800 members, concluding its founding meeting in one day.
- Protesters numbering around 30 to 40 attempted to breach police barricades, prompting water cannon use and resulting in 10 to 15 police officers sustaining minor injuries.
- False reports about a police horse being injured circulated widely online but were promptly debunked by authorities.
- Jean-Pascal Hohm, an AfD state parliament member from Brandenburg, was elected chair with over 90% support, pledging united cooperation across party factions.
The use of violence and the attempt to prevent gatherings through marches can never be democratic means.— Boris Rhein, the Minister-President of Hesse, criticized the assaults during the protests against the founding of the new AfD youth organization in Gießen.
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- Two complaints accuse law enforcement personnel of causing bodily harm during their official duties.
- Extensive review of video evidence and witness interviews are underway to thoroughly clarify the incidents.
- During the large November protest, clashes resulted in injuries to over fifty police officers.
All proceedings are now being subjected to an objective examination by the public prosecutor's office.— A spokesperson for the Gießen public prosecutor's office regarding the ongoing investigations after the protests.
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