From The Local: Germany's News in English</p>Around 3,000 locals gathered to oppose a march through the eastern part of the city planned by the neo-Nazi NPD youth, Junge Nationaldemokraten.

Initially around 600 young neo-Nazis were expected, but when more than double that number showed up, police delayed the march, saying they had to check the identities of some participants and wait for reinforcements.

Reports suggest the neo-Nazis became impatient and started throwing stones, bottles and fireworks at the police, who cancelled the march and used a water cannon against those refusing to disperse.


The citizens’ protest march under the motto ‘Leipzig Makes a Stand’ continued peacefully, and included the Leipzig mayor Burkhard Jung, who had called on all locals to show opposition to the neo-Nazis.read more



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