Duisburg Schools Closed Due to Extremist Threats
"Closing Status": Schools in Duisburg continue educational downtime
Schools in Duisburg are set to move to distance learning on Monday, as security forces have detected an ongoing threat situation. The decision affects over 17,980 students in secondary and comprehensive schools across the city.
According to reports, the threat stems from anonymous letters containing far-right extremist statements [1][2][3]. On Friday, Gesamtschule-Mitte received the initial letter warning of criminal acts planned for Monday. Subsequently, another letter on Sunday expanded these threats to over a dozen schools in the city.
Although authorities do not believe the threats are immediately credible, they are taking all necessary safety precautions. This includes a police presence at the affected schools and investigations to determine the source of the threatening letters [1][2][4].
In light of these developments, parents have been informed about the "ongoing threat situation" and the switch to distance learning. Despite the change in format, lessons will proceed as planned to ensure minimal disruption to students' education [1].
As the investigation continues, residents of Duisburg can expect updates on the situation at ntv.de.
- Police
- School
- Duisburg
- Far-right Extremism
Sources:[1] ntv.de[2] ses/dpa[3] Bild newspaper[4] Duisburg State Security Office
I'm not sure how the situation will unfold, but the police are taking all necessary safety precautions due to the threat of far-right extremism against schools in Duisburg. The affected students are now transitioning to distance learning, and the school administration is working to ensure minimal disruption to their education. The investigation to determine the source of the threatening letters is ongoing.
