The nationwide alliance "Rheinmetall disarm" called on 28.8.2020 to blockades against the Kassel arms industry. The call for the day of action was followed by around 500 People.
The final demonstration on Holländische Strasse
“Today in Kassel we gave a strong signal against war and militarization. We draw attention to the destructive consequences of German arms exports: Death is a master from Germany, and especially from Kassel ", explains "Rheinmetall Disarm" in a press release.
Despite the alliance's misleading name, became the main driveways to the two Krauss-Maffei-Wegmann plants of police and about in two morning actions 200 Activists blocked. The riot police hardly tried to stop the groups. There were no actions at Rheinmetall.
“Death is a master from Germany, and especially from Kassel”
In a final demonstration went around 500 People finally from Halitplatz to the main train station. Many activists came from outside the country.
Kassel residents were among other things by the almost 18-hour police helicopter and arbitrary controls reminded of the day of action. This completely excessive police force can hardly be reconciled with the relaxed day of action with a middle three-digit number of protesters.
Parallel to the protest, the Panel exhibition "Forced Labor at Rheinmetall" the connection between the fascist reign of terror and the arms industry is impressive. To see until Wednesday 2.9. in the Schillerstrasse 30.
