Allegations Against Niedersachsen Police Following AfD Party Congress Incident
Allegations have emerged regarding the involvement of Niedersachsen police in an incident of bodily harm during a recent AfD party congress in Riesa. Reports indicate that Nam Duy Nguyen, a politician from the Left party, was allegedly assaulted by police officers from Niedersachsen while he was present as an observer during protests against the congress.
According to information from Oliver Grimm, a spokesperson for the Niedersachsen Ministry of the Interior, Nguyen was reportedly standing at the periphery of a protest when police forces intervened forcibly, impacting both him and a protest observer accompanying him. The precise details surrounding the incident remain unclear and are currently under investigation by the responsible operations team in Sachsen.
Niedersachsen's Minister of the Interior, Daniela Behrens, expressed her dismay regarding the incident, stating her sincere wishes for a swift recovery for Nguyen. She emphasized that the ministry is treating this matter with utmost seriousness and that an internal review is underway.
The Left party has confirmed that Nguyen was acting as a parliamentary observer during the protests against the AfD party congress held on Saturday. Reports from the party's leadership in Berlin state that a police officer allegedly struck Nguyen, rendering him unconscious, while another companion suffered facial injuries due to police action. Following the incident, Nguyen has filed a formal complaint, prompting an investigation by the Sachsen Ministry of the Interior.
To manage the situation during the protests against the AfD's assembly, Niedersachsen, along with other federal states, provided support to Sachsen. The protests have sparked widespread criticism against the police, although the police themselves have reported satisfaction with their operational conduct.
This incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding political gatherings in Germany, particularly those involving the AfD, which often attract significant public protest. The involvement of law enforcement in such instances raises questions about the measures taken to ensure the safety of both demonstrators and public officials.
