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Sunday, June 19, 2016
From the Liveblog of
Sunday, June 19, 2016
Tens of thousands rally against racism in Germany
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleTens of thousands of people join weekend rallies in Germany to condemn racism and right-wing populist groups who have been railing against a record influx of migrants.
Germany — the EU’s most populous country, which last year took in over one million refugees and migrants — has seen a surge in racist attacks and a strengthening of xenophobic and anti-Islamic groups.
The demonstrations kicked off Saturday in Bochum in western Germany and continue Sunday in Berlin, Leipzig and Munich, where thousands form human chains.
The organizers estimate that over 33,000 people have taken part in the “hand in hand against racism” protest, linking up churches, mosques, Jewish synagogues and other landmarks.
— AFP
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