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Memo Dr Bandt: coronavirus concern is not racism

25 February 2020

5:00 AM

25 February 2020

5:00 AM

When Green’s leader Adam Bandt tweeted about last week’s shooting in Hanau, Germany, it became evident that he does understand what racism is. 

Nine people of foreign heritage were murdered on Thursday by a 43-year-old who I won’t name, who had posted a racist video and manifesto on the Internet. It’s sparked a conversation about far-right xenophobic violence.
Thousands of people took to the streets in 50 cities across Germany in a stand of solidarity; there were chants of “Never again”.  

Police protection at mosques was increased. 

Many are laying a huge portion of blame at the feet of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), which has emerged the country’s biggest opposition...

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