cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/14275159
In Berlin, police swiftly shut down a pro-Palestine conference just after it kicked off, citing concerns regarding a speaker prohibited from engaging in political activities within Germany.
Although the police didn’t disclose the speaker’s name, attendees of the congress indicated on X that it was Palestinian researcher Salman Abu Sitta.
This development unfolded alongside another incident where British-Palestinian doctor Dr. Ghassan Abu Sittah was refused entry into Germany to participate in the conference.
Short Summary
- Pro-Palestine conference in Berlin shut down by police due to concerns about a speaker prohibited from political activities in Germany.
- British Palestinian Dr. Ghassan Abu Sitta was also denied entry to Germany for the conference.
- Dr. Abu Sitta was questioned for 3.5 hours and informed he would not be allowed to enter Germany for the whole of April.
- Concerns about crackdown on free speech, especially in light of the situation in Gaza described by some as a genocide.
- Airport authorities cited safety concerns and public order for denying entry to Dr. Abu Sitta.
- Berlin Police have taken a firm stance on pro-Palestinian demonstrations since the Gaza conflict began.
- Germany is accused of aiding genocide in Gaza due to its military sales to Israel, making it one of Israel’s primary military suppliers.
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