UN experts raise alarm over Germany crackdown on pro-Palestine protests

UN Experts Raise Alarm Over Germany's Crackdown on Pro-Palestine Protests

UN experts voiced concern over Germany's policing of pro-Palestine demonstrations and the "suppression" of Palestine solidarity, which has become increasingly restrictive since October 2023.

Despite the peaceful nature of most pro-Palestine demonstrations, Germany has been "criminalising, punishing, and suppressing legitimate Palestinian solidarity activism.

Four Special Rapporteurs and two independent legal experts made these observations, highlighting the restrictive measures.

Author's summary: UN experts condemn Germany's crackdown on pro-Palestine protests.

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Jurist Jurist — 2025-10-16