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The German government is falling short in protecting Muslims and people perceived to be Muslims from racism amid rising incidents of hate and discrimination, Human Rights Watch said today. The absence of a working definition of anti-Muslim racism and a lack of official data on incidents and of investment in institutional support for victims are among the impediments to an effective response.
Events were held in over 100 cities to denounce the state racism and right-wing extremism that made the fascist attack possible two years ago, and to finally demand answers. “A state that doesn’t protect, a police force that doesn’t help Hanau is everywhere!” one participant wrote on her poster.