Overview

• A new protest camp has been set up at Oranienplatz in Berlin-Kreuzberg, with activists planning to remain until the end of March to advocate for refugee rights and climate justice.
• The camp's location is symbolic, as Oranienplatz hosted a significant refugee protest camp from 2012 to 2014, which brought attention to issues like deportations and asylum policies.
• The Berlin police initially attempted to ban and relocate the camp, but a court ruling allowed it to proceed at Oranienplatz, albeit with restrictions on the size and placement of the tents.
• The protest, organized under the motto 'Stand united for refugee rights and climate justice,' aims to draw attention to issues like deportations, restrictive asylum policies, and the lack of recognition of climate crises as valid asylum grounds.
• Organizers expect up to 150 participants, with plans for events including discussions, music sessions, and film screenings to foster a sense of community and resistance.