Chaotic scenes in propalestinian demonstration in Berlin: Police intervene and takes up numerous criminal charges

Nach propalästinensischer Demo in Berlin: Mehr als 20 Verletzte, darunter 17 Polizisten. 30 Strafanzeigen aufgenommen. Details hier. #BerlinDemo #PalästinaKonflikt
According to propalestinian demo in Berlin: more than 20 injuries, including 17 police officers. 30 criminal charges. Details here. #Berlindemo #Palestinakonflict (Symbolbild/MB)

Chaotic scenes in propalestinian demonstration in Berlin: Police intervene and takes up numerous criminal charges

protests in Berlin: Solidarity with Palestine gets a new meaning

In the propalestinian demonstrations in Berlin, which recently took place, there were a number of incidents that make the solidarity with Palestine appear in a new light.

support on the streets

The demonstrations under the motto "Stop the Gaza Genocide" moved through the Steglitz district on Saturday afternoon, in which around 600 people took part and marched towards Schöneberg. During the elevator, both supporters and critics of the movement were present. Two women, independently of each other, accompanied the train, one of them with an Israel flag.

effects of a medical emergency

During an intermediate rally, a medical emergency occurred in which a participant became passed out. The police intervention was difficult because other demonstrators disabled the emergency services. Fortunately, the person concerned recovered and rejected further medical help.

Setback for the protest

However, the protests were overshadowed by incidents when some participants began to call criminal relevant slogans and throw bottles on police officers. When the meeting of the meeting declared the demonstration for the end, about 250 demonstrators refused to leave the place and continued their aggressive actions.

The police finally cleared the place, with seven participants being injured, four of them had to be taken to the hospital. A total of 28 criminal complaints were admitted for various offenses, including insult, breach of the peace and assault. In addition, five advertisements were filed against police forces who were victims of violence themselves.

- Nag