Saxon Left Party Demands Answers on Controversial Police Actions at AfD Congress Protests

The Left Party has submitted 161 questions to the state government, focusing on alleged police misconduct and the broader handling of protests in Riesa.

• The Left Party has filed a formal inquiry with 161 questions to the Saxon government regarding the police's handling of protests during the AfD federal congress in Riesa on January 11-12, 2025.
• Key incidents under scrutiny include the alleged assault of Left Party legislator Nam Duy Nguyen by a police officer and the reported mistreatment of a police dog.
• Broader concerns raised include claims of excessive force, restrictions on freedom of assembly, and the impact of traffic disruptions on local residents and businesses.
• The police reported 30 injured officers, while rights groups cited 20-30 injured protesters; 70 investigations have been launched into actions by both police and demonstrators.
• Saxon Interior Minister Armin Schuster has promised transparency, emphasizing the challenges of managing the large-scale protest involving over 10,000 participants and 4,000 officers.

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