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Suspected 'Hammerbande' Member Surrenders to Authorities in Germany

A woman accused of violent attacks on right-wing extremists in Budapest has turned herself in, as another suspect faces trial in Hungary.

  • A woman suspected of involvement in the 'Hammerbande' attacks in Budapest in February 2023 has surrendered to authorities in Jena, Germany.
  • She is accused of membership in a criminal organization and causing grievous bodily harm during the attacks targeting right-wing extremists.
  • The attacks reportedly resulted in serious injuries and targeted both actual and perceived right-wing extremists.
  • Another suspect in the case, Maja T., a German national who identifies as non-binary, is currently on trial in Budapest for alleged involvement in the same attacks.
  • The case highlights the challenges of addressing transnational political violence and has drawn attention to the intersection of personal identity and legal proceedings.
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