Repetition of the desecration: Memorial in Hanover-Alem damaged!

Repetition of the desecration: Memorial in Hanover-Alem damaged!

Hannover, Deutschland - A new act of vandalism shakes the Ahlem memorial in Hanover! Unknown perpetrators set a devastating sign on Sunday evening: the “wall of the names”, which is reminiscent of the political victims of the Nazi regime, was brutally attacked. The perpetrators vigorously tore off several boards and thus destroyed a piece of history. Among the damaged plates was an important inscription that warns of the unforgettable suffering of the victims. The police have now started the investigation and are looking for those responsible for this brazen attack.

repeated attacks on the memorial

The cruel attack is not the first incident of this kind: In the past year, the Ahlem Memorial was three times victim of vandalism. These repeated attacks arouse concern about dealing with the culture of memory in the region. The memorial, which is of great importance for many people, is therefore under a dark shadow. The repeated vandalism shows how important the protection of such places of memory is not to forget the past.

The Lower Saxony region is on alert! According to this latest incident, attention is drawn to the importance of such sites that not only preserve historical memories, but also serve as a memorial against forgetting. The question remains: Who is behind these hideous acts, and what needs to be done to protect the memorial? The clarification of these incidents is essential!