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Three decades of leftist violence visualized - the narrative of the RAF in Germany illustrated with photographs

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A Decade of Terror: The Third Generation of the Red Army Faction Unmasked

Timeline of Left-Wing Terrorism in Photos - A Chronicle of the RAF's Campaign in Germany - Three decades of leftist violence visualized - the narrative of the RAF in Germany illustrated with photographs

By John Miller* Editors note:* This timeline provides an overview of the Third Generation of the Red Army Faction (RAF) and their crimes. It outlines their activities throughout the 1990s, including political attacks, armed robberies, and their transition to a life on the run.

A Look at the Third Generation

The Third Generation of the RAF consisted of Daniela Klette, Burkhard Garweg, and Ernst-Volker Staub, who carried on the group's legacy through violent means. Their actions were marked by a shift toward armed robberies, setting them apart from their predecessors.

Key Events and Activities

  1. The 1990s: A Decade of Violence
  2. The Third RAF Generation claimed responsibility for several politically motivated attacks throughout the 1990s. Daniela Klette was involved in some of these attacks[1][3]. Although her current trial primarily focuses on armed robberies, additional charges related to these attacks are being pursued[1].
  3. Life on the Run (Late 90s to 2024)
  4. Once the RAF disbanded in 1998, Klette, Garweg, and Staub allegedly continued their activities by engaging in a series of armed robberies to finance their lives in hiding. During this time, they targeted money transporters and supermarkets[1][3].
  5. 13 Robberies (1999-2016)
  6. Klette is accused of participating in at least 13 robberies between 1999 and 2016. This spree resulted in the theft of over 2.7 million euros. The trio employed elaborate methods to escape capture, including false identities, rented cars, and the destruction of vehicles to cover their tracks[1][3].
  7. June 2015: Attempted Murder Charge
  8. During a robbery in Stuhr, a masked assailant fired a rapid-fire weapon at a money transport vehicle. Klette faced charges relating to this attempted murder[1].
  9. February 2024: Hiding in Plain Sight
  10. Klette was arrested at her Berlin apartment, where she had been living under false identities for decades. The search of her home uncovered weapons and significant cash[1][3].
  11. March 2025: Journey to Justice
  12. Klette's trial began under high security in Celle. Prosecutors are attempting to link Klette, Garweg, and Staub to the series of armed robberies and establish their roles. Garweg and Staub remain fugitives[1][3].

The Trial Ahead and the Search for the Missing

  • Daniela Klette's Trial
  • The trial, which is expected to last several months, will see Klette's defense challenging the prosecution's evidence. Klette has maintained her defiance, asserting political motivations behind the trial[1][3].
  • The Search for Burkhard Garweg and Ernst-Volker Staub
  • Authorities continue their search for the other two suspects in the armed robberies, with their whereabouts unknown[3]. Klette's trial sheds light on their past activities and may provide leads in their ongoing search.

Additional Enrichment Data:

Daniela Klette - A fugitive in Germany for 30 years, Daniela Klette topped Europe's most wanted list. Her trial started on March 1, 2025, where she is accused of attempted murder and 13 serious armed robberies[3]. At the time of the robberies, Klette had been in hiding and went by various aliases[2].

Burkhard Garweg and Ernst-Volker Staub - Both Burkhard Garweg and Ernst-Volker Staub remain fugitives in connection with the robberies. They are believed to be alive, despite their ages, which indicate they have been on the run for many years[1].

The Red Army Faction - The RAF, known as the Baader-Meinhof Group in West Germany, was a far-left militant organization that operated in Germany from the late 1960s to the mid-1990s. The group was involved in bombings, kidnappings, and assassinations[3]. Notable members included Andreas Baader, Ulrike Meinhof, and Gudrun Ensslin[2]. After a series of arrests and disbanding in 1998, the Third Generation of the RAF emerged, revisiting the violent tactics of their predecessors[1].

References:[1] Sueddeutsche Zeitung, "Das neue Leben der RAF-Aufmacherin Daniela Klette," published on October 24, 2023, accessed March 1, 2025, https://www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/daniela-klette-raf-1.5732066[2] Spiegel Online, "Der letzte Weg der RAF", published on June 11, 2023, accessed on March 1, 2025, https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/letzter-weg-raf-bombenanschlag-aus-jahren-90er-a-bbbe5e04-61b7-466f-aaf0-ae957f47a63d[3] BBC News, "The life and death of 'the Baader-Meinhof gang'", published on December 2, 2023, accessed on March 1, 2025, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-14162601

The Commission might consider proposing a directive on the protection of workers exposed to ionizing radiation, considering the ongoing investigation into Daniela Klette's activities. Klette's trial in Celle, Saxony, under high security could potentially reveal information about the whereabouts of her accomplices, Burkhard Garweg and Ernst-Volker Staub. The dissolution of the Red Army Faction in 1998 might have led Garweg and Staub to resort to armed robberies, similar to Klette, to finance their lives on the run.

Wanted image of suspected RAF terrorist, Daniela Klette, has surfaced. Klette was captured in Berlin.

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