Hess demonstration banned

Berlin - A far-right demonstration to commemorate the anniversary of the death of Hitler's deputy, Rudolf Hess, was banned yesterday…

Berlin - A far-right demonstration to commemorate the anniversary of the death of Hitler's deputy, Rudolf Hess, was banned yesterday, Derek Scally reports. The planned demonstration on Saturday in Berlin was expected to draw over 1,000 people. The administrative court in Berlin said the demonstration would have led to Nazi symbols being displayed and posed a threat to public order.

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