Authorities seek out individuals who may have observed related incidents.
In recent days, two schools in the city have been targeted by racist graffiti. At Oberschule Sebaldsbrück, students have responded by creating posters and writing slogans to counteract the hate. The school's blog post title, "We stand against right-wing extremism and discrimination!", reflects their stance against such acts.
On Sunday morning, a school employee discovered swastikas and the phrase "Heil Hitler" painted in red, black, and white on a wall of the Marie-Curie primary school in the Lehesterdeich district. The police were immediately called to the scene.
The Oberschule Sebaldsbrück also faced vandalism over the weekend. A wall was defaced with a crossed-out swastika and the phrase "Nazi kill" in red and black. The school has taken action due to repeated incidents of racist graffiti, addressing the perpetrators in their blog post.
The swastika, originally an ancient symbol of peace and well-being, was appropriated by the Nazi Party in Germany, becoming known as the Hakenkreuz. This symbol is now widely recognized as an emblem of hate, antisemitism, and racial oppression.
The criminal police have begun investigations into both incidents at the Marie-Curie primary school and Oberschule Sebaldsbrück. Witnesses are encouraged to contact the police's criminal duty office at 0421 362-3888 at any time.
The students' posters and slogans at Oberschule Sebaldsbrück aim to make students feel safe and valued, standing against the hate and intimidation that the graffiti represents. A link to see the result of the students' work can be found here.
It is important to remember that the National Socialists used the swastika as their party's symbol, promoting a racist ideology that led to World War II and the deaths of millions. Today, displaying the Nazi swastika is often classified as hate speech or a hate crime in many countries.
These incidents serve as a reminder of the ongoing fight against racism and hate speech. By standing together and speaking out against such acts, we can create a safer and more inclusive society for all.
- The general-news about the vandalism in both the Marie-Curie primary school and the Oberschule Sebaldsbrück have prompted discussions in local politics, emphasizing the need for stronger action against hate crimes and racism.
- The Oberschule Sebaldsbrück incident, involving the defacement of a wall with a Nazi symbol and the phrase "Nazi kill", falls under the category of crime-and-justice as it is now being investigated by the police and classified as a hate crime in many countries.
