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Holocaust Memorial in Hannover Vandalized Again

The Ahlem memorial site was targeted by vandals who damaged plaques honoring Holocaust victims, prompting a police investigation.

  • Vandals damaged and removed plaques from the 'Wall of Names' at the Ahlem memorial site in Hannover, which honors nearly 3,000 Holocaust victims.
  • The incident is suspected to be motivated by right-wing extremism, according to local authorities.
  • This act of vandalism follows three similar incidents last year, where the site was defaced with hate-filled stickers and slogans.
  • The Ahlem site, once a Jewish horticultural school, was used by the Nazis as a deportation center and execution site.
  • Regional President Steffen Krach condemned the vandalism, emphasizing the importance of preserving historical memory through education and remembrance.
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