Alliance against the right: Mannheim supports migration

Stabbing incident - Alliance against the right: Mannheim supports migration

Mannheim claims migration and diversity. The alliance regarding AfD stated that 'Remigration' demand is deeply racist and cannot solve the issue of Islamism. The upcoming situation entailing a refugee from Afghanistan will be exploited by the AfD to fuel hatred towards Muslims and refugees in Mannheim.

To combat this, the alliance urges a counter-demonstration to show a diverse democracy and an open Mannheim within earshot and visual range of the AfD demonstration on Friday evening at Mannheim market square. On their Facebook page, AfD Mannheim has organized a demo for "freedom of expression and safety in public space!"

Last Friday, a 25-year-old Afghan inflicted grave injuries on five participants at an Islam-critical meet as well as a policeman with a knife. The 29-year-old cop succumbed to his injuries later. This has renewed debates on suspended deportations to Afghanistan.

Former Federal Interior Minister Gerhart Baum (FDP) cautioned against an 'anti-Islam hysteria' as a reaction to the crime. While the knife attack is deplorable, and violent Islamism poses a threat, not every Afghan is a fanatic violent person, Baum explained to dpa. People who have asylum from the Taliban's terror regime must retain that right, he added.

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1. Despite the knife attack in Mannheim perpetrated by a refugee from Afghanistan, former Federal Interior Minister Gerhart Baum (FDP) emphasized that not every Afghan is a violent fanatic, and individuals seeking asylum from the Taliban's terror regime must retain their right to stay.
2. In the aftermath of the Afghan refugee's knife attack, Baden-Württemberg, where Mannheim is situated, has seen renewed discussions regarding the suspension of deportations to Afghanistan due to its volatile political climate.
3. The alliance in Mannheim, opposing the right-wing party AfD, expressed concern that the arrival of a refugee from Afghanistan will be exploited as a means to fuel hatred and anti-Muslim sentiments within the city, escalating tensions between the parties.
4. The increasing number of crimes associated with migration and the consequent growth of extremist groups like AfD have put a strain on diversity and the concept of a 'United Germany', reinforcing the need for open discourse and counter-demonstrations against the far-right.
5. The AfD's demonstration at Mannheim market square, scheduled for Friday evening, has been organized under the banner of 'freedom of expression and safety in public space,' but the alliance has countered this with a call for a counter-demonstration to showcase the city's support for a unified, diverse democracy, refuting AfD's divisive rhetoric and Islamophobia.

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