Attack on Humboldt Forum - Teenagers want to steal Rainbow Flag and fight
Two days before the Berlin Christopher Street Day (CSD), two men, who had a Rainbow Flag, were attacked and lightly injured by several youths at the Humboldt Forum. The men, aged 30 and 45, were sitting on the parapet of the Humboldt Promenade at Berlin City Palace on a Thursday evening, as the police reported. The 30-year-old was holding the flag.
Five youths are said to have suddenly rushed towards the Men. Two of them attempted to steal the flag from the 30-year-old. However, they failed, and the alleged thieves then attacked him. The other three youths attacked the other man, pushing him to the ground and stamping on him there.
According to the Police, the perpetrators fled before the arrival of the officers. The 30-year-old was injured in the face and treated ambulantly at the scene. The 45-year-old was taken to a clinic and also received ambulant treatment. Since a political motivation cannot be ruled out, the state protection for politically motivated crimes is investigating.
Half a million people are expected at CSD
Hundreds of thousands are expected to march for the rights of the queer community through the city on Saturday. The organizers of the 46th CSD expect up to half a million people to march through Berlin under the motto "Together we are strong - For Democracy and Diversity".
The CSD in Berlin is one of the largest events for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer community in Europe.
- The police are increasing their presence in Berlin during Christopher Street Day (CSD) due to previous incidents of extremism against the LGBTQ+ community, ensuring the safety of the estimated half a million attendees.
- Witnessing the attack on the two men with the Rainbow Flag at the Humboldt Forum, many societies around the world have called for an end to criminality towards the LGBTQ+ community and stand in solidarity with Berlin during CSD.
- As a symbol of unity and pride, the Rainbow Flag will be carried by many participants during the Berlin CSD march, a day dedicated to fighting against extremism and ensuring equal rights for all men and women in the city.
- In response to the attack, several police stations in Berlin have arranged workshops and seminars for young people, aiming to educate them about the importance of tolerance and diversity, and the consequences of extremism and criminality against the LGBTQ+ community.
- The Rainbow flag will proudly wave above the Berlin City Palace during Christopher Street Day, symbolizing resilience and unity within the LGBTQ+ community and throughout society, as they march together for democracy and diversity.
