Berlin Police Accused of Lying to Justify Repression Against Peaceful Palestinian Protests
Pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin commemorating the 77th anniversary of Nakba was met with repression, with police initially lying about the event to justify aggressive actions against protesters.
Berlin police have been accused of lying about a pro-Palestinian demonstration that took place on May 15, in which protesters were met with repression. The event was held to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the Nakba, the ethnic cleansing and expulsion of Palestinians from their homeland. Authorities claimed the protest was violent, but footage showed mostly peaceful demonstrations being dispersed by police using pepper spray and batons. The incident has sparked controversy, with critics accusing the police of using a false narrative to justify the repression of free speech.
