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Massive Counter-Protest Clashes with Right-Wing March in Berlin

3/23/2025

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In Berlin's Friedrichshain district, a right-wing extremist march faced fierce resistance from counter-protesters, who outnumbered them significantly. The tense standoff lasted four hours, with police deploying 1,500 officers to maintain order, resulting in around 100 arrests. Scuffles erupted, and pepper spray was used as emotions ran high among the 2,000 to 5,000 counter-protesters.

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In Berlin's Friedrichshain district, a right-wing extremist march faced fierce resistance from counter-protesters, who outnumbered them significantly. The tense standoff lasted four hours, with police deploying 1,500 officers to maintain order, resulting in around 100 arrests. Scuffles erupted, and pepper spray was used as emotions ran high among the 2,000 to 5,000 counter-protesters.