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Court Blocks Pro-Palestinian Vigil at Buchenwald Memorial

4/14/2026

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A court barred a pro-Palestinian vigil at the Buchenwald memorial on the 81st anniversary of its liberation, deeming it disrespectful to Nazi victims.
The Kufiyas in Buchenwald argued their protest honored all genocide victims.
The memorial's foundation criticized the group for misusing history for political agendas.
Bjoern Hoecke, leader of the AfD in Thuringia, called for a break from Germany's culture of repentance amid ongoing protests.

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A court barred a pro-Palestinian vigil at the Buchenwald memorial on the 81st anniversary of its liberation, deeming it disrespectful to Nazi victims.
The Kufiyas in Buchenwald argued their protest honored all genocide victims.
The memorial's foundation criticized the group for misusing history for political agendas.
Bjoern Hoecke, leader of the AfD in Thuringia, called for a break from Germany's culture of repentance amid ongoing protests.