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Letter Attributed to Fugitive Ex-RAF Member Garweg Critiques 1980s Killings

The message's authenticity remains unverified after the Indymedia post was removed.

Overview

  • A lengthy text titled "Das falsche Primat" appeared on Indymedia on October 22 under the name Burkhard Garweg, addressing the RAF's later history and strategy.
  • The author condemns the RAF's 1980s "attentatspolitik" as militaristic and argues killings such as that of diplomat Gerold von Braunmühl lacked legitimacy.
  • The letter calls for the release of co-accused Daniela Klette and demands the abolition of the entire prison system.
  • The Indymedia post later became unavailable, while Junge Welt published the text and media outlets reported they could not independently verify its origin.
  • German authorities continue to seek Garweg over alleged robberies with Daniela Klette and Ernst-Volker Staub from 1999 to 2016, and prosecutors do not attribute to him late RAF murders including those of Alfred Herrhausen and Detlef Rohwedder.