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'Peacefully against Genocide': Greta Thunberg joins protest against Rheinmetall
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'Peacefully against Genocide': Greta Thunberg joins protest against Rheinmetall

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Activists, including Greta Thunberg, protested outside a Rheinmetall office in Berlin, gluing themselves to the ground.
  • The protest, organized by 'Peacefully against Genocide,' targeted Rheinmetall's arms production and the Gaza conflict.
  • Police were on site to remove protesters and identify them for potential fines.

Activists, including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, staged a protest outside a Rheinmetall office near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, adhering themselves to the ground. The group 'Peacefully against Genocide' organized the demonstration, which involved over 30 participants according to the group, and around 40 according to police. The action began around 8:00 AM, with approximately 70 police officers present. Police spokesperson confirmed that protesters were being detached from the ground, their identities recorded, and dispersal orders issued. As of 9:30 AM, the protest remained peaceful. The demonstration specifically targets Rheinmetall's arms manufacturing, the ongoing conflict in Gaza, and the use of German weapons in war zones. This action follows several similar protests by the group at Rheinmetall locations in recent days, with further demonstrations planned. The protest highlights ongoing concerns regarding the arms industry's role in international conflicts.

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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.