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German Police Dismantle Teenage Far-Right Terror Cell 'Last Defense Wave'

German authorities arrested five male teenagers on Wednesday in various regions, accusing them of membership in the right-wing extremist group Last Defense Wave.
The group, formed by minors in or before mid-April 2024, allegedly planned violent attacks targeting migrants and political opponents to destabilize Germany's democratic order.
Authorities conducted searches at 13 properties with over 220 police officers, uncovering acts such as arson in October at a cultural center in eastern Germany and vandalism of migrant shelters.
Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig described the arrests as a warning sign, highlighting the troubling fact that all suspects were underage when the extremist group was established, demonstrating that right-wing extremist violence can involve individuals of any age.
The crackdown reflects rising far-right violence in Germany, with politically motivated crimes up sharply last year, signaling continued challenges to the country’s democratic stability.

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