Gay victims of Nazis given due respect
Written by Valencia Govindasamy
AN exhibition like no other, which touches on the critical issue of prejudice associated with homosexuality, is on display at the Durban Holocaust Centre until the end of the month. In Whom Can I Still Trust? explores the largely untold history of the persecution of homosexuals in Nazi Germany.
I attended the launch of the exhibition at the Durban Holocaust Centre which has been redesigned and redeveloped for South Africa. According to a statement, it relates the historical narrative to the prejudices still facing homosexuals today. Moreover, it highlights the progress – and lack thereof – made in ensuring the protection of sexual minorities in South Africa.
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Trial of neo-nazi NSU terror cell resumes in Germany
Written by Deutsche Welle
The landmark NSU trial of alleged neo-Nazi Beate Zschäpe, and four others, has resumed in Germany. Meanwhile, an interim parliamentary inquiry report called the NSU investigation a "peerless failure."
The sole surviving alleged National Socialist Underground (NSU) core member, Beate Zschäpe, returned to Munich's Upper Regional Court on Tuesday as the trial resumed after a week-long delay.
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Italy: Far-right group launches 'Immigration kills' campaign
Written by Adnkronos
The extreme-right Forza Nuova party on Monday launched an Internet campaign called 'Immigration Kills', after several recent murders allegedly committed by immigrants in northern Italy.
"Supporters of immigration reform must accept responsibility for the rape and murder in Livorno and the very serious events in Milan," read a statement posted by the group.
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Dangerous far-right party regains political strength in Bulgaria
Written by World Jewish Congress
Ataka ('Attack' in Bulgarian), a Bulgarian nationalist party - which has openly protested against the Roma minority, and wants to nationalize foreign-owned firms - has emerged as a kingmaker following parliamentary elections in Bulgaria last Sunday.
The far-right party captured some 7% of the popular vote, putting it in a position to dictate terms for the formation of Bulgaria’s next ruling coalition as the winning party, GERB, didn’t gain enough seats in the Parliament to form a government on its own. GERB, Bulgaria’s last ruling party stepped down at the height of February protests against unemployment and poor government. The party had implemented tight fiscal policy and austerity measures.
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Sepp Blatter 'appalled' by racist abuse aimed at AC Milan's Mario Balotelli and Kevin Prince-Boateng which halted Roma match
Written by James Legge
Fifa President Sepp Blatter has tweeted a pledge of "action, not just words" after another AC Milan match was stopped amid racist chants.
During the second half of yesterday's Serie A match against Roma at the San Siro, play was stopped because of the jeering. The stadium announcer warned fans about the chants, and the game resumed.
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