Berlin: Great demonstration planned - tensions and riots feared.

According to a report by www.rbbb24.de Eritreaner in Germany called for a large demonstration in Berlin. The rally, in which 1,500 participants are expected, moves from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from the cultural forum via the street Unter den Linden to the government district.

The police will be on site with emergency services to protect freedom of assembly and to ensure public security. However, the exact number of planned emergency services for the Eritrea demo was not mentioned.

background of the protests

At similar events by Eritreans, there were recently riots in Stuttgart and Gießen. Participants and police officers were attacked with stones, bottles and wooden slats. The police had to use batons and pepper spray to stop the attackers.

These riots are a result of the inner-eritan conflict, in which the Central Council of the Eritrean in Germany is accused of supporting the regime in Eritrea. Torture demonstrators from Eritrea came together with the event participants and the police.

background of the inner-eritreish conflict

In Eritrea, the country is ruled by President Isayas Afewerki in a one-party dictatorship. There are restrictions on freedom of expression and press, and there are reports on serious human rights violations in the country. Both the Central Council of the Eritrean and critics have had violent arguments in rallies in the past few months.

broadcast: rbb24 evening show, 20.10.2023, 7:30 p.m.