Rostock-Lichtenhagen riots
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Rostock-Lichtenhagen riots
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Violent xenophobic riots took place in the Lichtenhagen district of Rostock, Germany, from 22–24 August 1992; these were the worst mob attacks against migrants in postwar Germany. Stones and petrol bombs were thrown at an apartment block where asylum seekers lived. At the height of the riots, several hundred militant right-wing extremists were involved, and about 3,000 neighbourhood onlookers stood by, applauding them. The initial response of authorities and politicians was heavily criticised. F
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rostock-Lichtenhagen_riots
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2008-02-03T03:44:16Z
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2024-09-04T16:00:38Z
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