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amw in ontd_political

What is really happening in Berlin right now?

Jul 10, 2016 23:38

Police and protesters clash during squatters' rights protest in Berlin

About 3,500 demonstrators participate in rally that police describe as ‘most violent protest in last five years’More than 120 police officers were injured and 86 demonstrators detained during left-wing riots in Berlin, which police have described as “the most aggressive and ( Read more... )

capitalism, germany, activism, propaganda, police brutality, protest

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eveofrevolution July 10 2016, 22:06:24 UTC

Re: Mod Note amw July 10 2016, 22:10:44 UTC

Ahh thanks! I realized I forgot the cut right after hitting submit :)

hobbits_friend July 12 2016, 09:50:54 UTC

It was interesting to hear your side of the story, I just heard about 123 hurt police officers.

amw July 12 2016, 17:46:38 UTC

I'm glad the message can get out there. To be honest I am extremely skeptical of the reports that 100+ cops were "injured". The 1800+ cops in attendance were all wearing body armor and were armed with pistols and pepper spray. I can't imagine punks in t-shirts could cause that kind of damage, especially when the vast majority of us were peaceful ( ... )