Magdeburg commemorates in silence, while AfD is loud against foreigners

Magdeburg commemorates in silence, while AfD is loud against foreigners

Magdeburg, Deutschland - A dark shadow was over Magdeburg when the old market was dipped into a sea light sea sea on Monday evening. Thousands of people came together to set a clear signal against hate and violence. At the same time on the cathedral square, violent speeches raged as part of an AfD campaign event. The contradiction of the events could not have been greater: while the candles in silence the motto "Give hatred no chance" symbolized, loud attacks against foreigners echoed through the streets. This sadly scenery was an echo of the tragic attack on Friday evening when the Saudi Arabian doctor Taleb al-Abdulmohsen with his BMW SUV raced through the crowd at the Christmas market and wiped out five innocent lives. More than 200 people sometimes suffered serious injuries in this brutal process. The BILD-ZEITUNG reports urgently about the tragic scenes.

The reactions of the citizens to the demonstration were characterized by despair and grief. People of all ages stood hand in hand in the "light chain" and thought of the unspeakable victim of this bloody attack. Werner M., an 81-year-old Magdeburger, was like hundreds of others to set an example. "What if we were in such a situation?" He asked while looking at the flame of a candle. Magdeburg had opened his heart to show solidarity, even in the face of pain.

a peaceful protest in the heart of Magdeburg

Katja and Alexander H. signed these emotions when they became part of the light chain with their daughter Ida. Her message was clear: "We are Christians and want to show our connection with the victims." It was a matter of course for you and many others to reaffirm your sympathy in these difficult times.

But the events on the cathedral square made many stunned outrage. Karin E., a 62-year-old resident of Magdeburg, spoke about how difficult it was to see how the AfD-above all Alice Weidel-used this tragic event for political profit. Manuela and Jens S., who had come from a nearby village to commemorate the attack, also expressed their lack of understanding of this audacity.

commemorate the voices of outrage

Between anger and grief this Monday evening moved in Magdeburg when the city was confronted with the latest tragedy. The human chain was more than just a symbolic gesture, it was a quiet cry for peace and tolerance in a society that wants to keep its humanity at all costs. BILD-ZEITUNG also reported on the overwhelming participation and the associated emotions.

This day will be one of the saddest in the history of Magdeburg, but the solidarity of people shows that the light of hope never goes out even in the darkest hours. The call for the end of violence and hatred was loud and clear - and maybe exactly what the world has to hear now.