Demonstrators gather outside Kiel State Parliament, advocating for justice for Maja T. - Demonstrators gather outside the Kiel Parliament in support of Maja T.
**Activists Demand Repatriation of Imprisoned Non-Binary Activist Maja T.**
In a bold demonstration, activists climbed onto a scaffold at the Kiel state parliament building in Germany, aiming to draw attention to the plight of Maja T., a 22-year-old non-binary anti-fascist activist who has been imprisoned in Hungary for over a year.
Maja is currently on trial in Budapest, Hungary, facing charges related to clashes with far-right activists in February 2023. However, concerns about the fairness of the trial in Hungary's increasingly authoritarian legal system have been raised, with human rights groups arguing that the charges against Maja are politically motivated.
The activists on the scaffold, numbering seven according to a police spokesperson, unfurled a banner reading "Free Maja" and shared a video on Instagram showing several masked individuals chanting the same slogan. According to the activists, there are a total of eight people involved in the demonstration, which took place at the Kiel state parliament building.
Maja's demands include a transfer back to Germany or house arrest, a fair trial, and compensation for the allegedly unlawful extradition. These demands come in response to the perceived injustice of Maja's extradition, which occurred despite legal concerns in Germany. There has been pressure on European governments to support Maja's return, and support campaigns for Maja are ongoing, with the BASC support group expressing solidarity and broader efforts across Europe to raise awareness about Maja's situation and advocate for their repatriation to Germany.
However, the State Security Department of the Saxony Criminal Police Office views these campaigns as attempts to politicize the case, warning of further radicalization. Maja faces up to 24 years in prison if found guilty. The activists' demonstration is a testament to the ongoing fight for Maja's freedom and a call for justice in the face of perceived injustice.
- The activists, utilising social-media platforms like Instagram, shared a video of their demonstration, aiming to garner support for Maja T's repatriation and push for a fair trial.
- As the situation unfolds, European countries are urged to lend their voices to the general-news discourse, advocating for the employment policy of ensuring justice and the protection of human rights for individuals like Maja T. who are currently in legal battles overseas.
