Rainbow flag in front of Dallgow-Rathaus in flames-police investigated!
Rainbow flag in front of Dallgow-Rathaus in flames-police investigated!
Dallgow-Döberitz, Deutschland - Last Sunday morning, the rainbow flag in front of the town hall in Dallgow-Döberitz (Hovelland) was damaged and apparently set fire. The responsible police immediately took note of the incident and received a criminal complaint for property damage and sedition. The criminal police have taken over the investigation and appealed to witnesses who can provide information about the perpetrator s) to the police inspection Havelland or any other police station. Tixio reports that ...
The Brandenburg police state security also participates in the investigation, since a political background cannot be excluded, said police spokesman Daniel Keip. The rainbow flag had only been raised a week ago to the occasion of the "Pride Month" to express solidarity with the LGBTQIA+community. Community spokesman David Orlob described the attack on the symbol of tolerance as a "maximum bad symbol".
What happened in Dallgow-Döberitz is not an isolated case. For example, a rainbow flag in Rüdersdorf was demolished at the end of May. Here was determined against property damage and trespass. In Potsdam there was an incident in which a man took a rainbow flag from the town hall. Despite the questionable developments, a protest event with around 50 participants in front of the town hall took place on Tuesday. Among them was Brandenburg's Minister of Integration Ursula Nonnemacher to set an example for equality. The rainbow flag is an important symbol of the LGBTQIA+community and stands for respect and acceptance. It shows itself in six colorful strips, each of which has its own meaning: pink stands for sexuality, red for life, orange for healing, yellow for the sun, green for nature, blue for harmony and purple for spirituality. The flag was designed in 1978 by Gilbert Baker in San Francisco and quickly gained international fame, especially through large events such as the "Gay Freedom Parade" and the anniversary of the "Stonewall-Sturihe" in New York. Although there were some progress for the rights of the LGBTQIA+community-like the introduction of "marriage for all" in Germany 2017-queer people are still often exposed to discrimination and violence. According to reports, almost 1,500 hate -motivated crimes against queer people were reported in Germany in 2023, which represents an increase of more than 50% compared to the previous year. A comprehensive analysis of the history of the rainbow flag can be found here . The endangered rights of the LGBTQIA+community are an issue that increasingly focuses on. In many countries, including 12 UN member states, homosexuality is still punishable. Against this background, the rainbow flag is used not only as a symbol of tolerance in Germany, but also as a sign of support for queer people worldwide who are pursued in their home countries. meaning of the rainbow flag
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