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Right-Wing Extremist Martin Sellner Detained in Switzerland

Swiss authorities arrested Sellner to enforce a temporary entry ban amid concerns about his planned participation in a far-right event.

  • Martin Sellner, a prominent figure in the Austrian Identitarian Movement, was detained by Swiss police in Kreuzlingen.
  • The Swiss Federal Police had imposed an entry ban on Sellner until October 27 due to security concerns.
  • Sellner was invited to speak at an event organized by the far-right group Junge Tat, known for its anti-immigration stance.
  • A similar entry ban was issued against Sellner in Germany, but its enforcement was delayed following a legal appeal.
  • Authorities have previously intervened to prevent Sellner's events, citing efforts to avert potential criminal activities.
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