Vigil in Hamburg: Protest against violence in church asylum!

Vigil in Hamburg: Protest against violence in church asylum!

An impressive meeting of over 300 people took place on Tuesday evening at the Jungfernstieg in Hamburg. The participants of the vigil protested against the recent events related to the church asylum. In the previous week, the Hamburg police, together with the immigration office, had a violent step in the Catholic parish of Saint Elisabeth in Bergedorf in an unprecedented step. A 29-year-old refugee who had been looking for protection in the church was arrested there. This incident marks the first time that a church asylum was broken in Hamburg, which many shaken up in the city.

The vigil was visited by numerous supporters who advocated the protection of refugees and the protection of their rights. The protesters expressed their solidarity with what was arrested and criticized the procedure of the authorities. According to the incident, the 29-year-old was deported to Sweden.

reactions to the police measure

The violent intervention by the police aroused great minds both among the population and among various political actors. Many expressions of solidarity and critical voices compared to the decision to break the church asylum. Those responsible in the church and numerous supporters have expressed the view that church asylum is a fundamental human right that must also be respected and protected in Germany.

The admonitions of the citizens and the church authorities could have far -reaching consequences for politics in Hamburg and the local refugee rights. The discussion about dealing with migrants and the role of churches in the asylum process is now the focus of public debates. This could also have an impact on future decisions by the authorities.

In this context, various political representatives and human rights organizations were also expressed. They called for a re -assessment of the existing practices in dealing with refugees and a stronger consideration of the humanitarian aspects. It remains to be seen whether and how the political framework will change in order to better meet the requirements and protection of refugees.

The topic of church asylum could not only influence the discourse on refugee policy, but also the social debate about values and rights in Germany as a whole. In the coming weeks there will certainly be further discussions on this topic, and those responsible are required to receive clear positions.

For more precise information and a detailed report on the events and the reactions, See the current reporting on www.ndr.de .