Heres what we know so far about the assaults in cologne. Germany confirms asylum seekers are suspected in new years. On thursday, germanys justice minister warned that. Heres what we know so far about the sexual assaults at cologne s train station german officials have now identified 31 suspects including 18 asylum seekers. The crimes, described as unprecedented by authorities, sparked uproar in germany and a heated debate about the countrys ability to integrate almost 1.
We also obtained data on criminal activity and criminal suspects which are released. Berlin reuters nearly two dozen asylum seekers are among those suspected of involvement in mass assaults and muggings on new years eve in cologne, officials said on friday, intensifying a debate about germanys welcome for hundreds of. Asylum seekers arrested as 31 suspects investigated for. Nprs rachel martin speaks with nprs soraya nelson about. Jan 08, 2016 thirtytwo suspects, including 18 asylum seekers, are under investigation for a series of offences, ranging from theft to assault, that rocked the german city of cologne on new years eve. Cologne, germany police in germany said wednesday they are. Interior ministry official tobias plate spoke to reporters friday. The alleged sexual assault of dozens of women on new years eve in. Germany police say cologne sexual assaults could be linked. Three syrians arrested in germany over alleged gang rape. The identified suspects included 17 people from algeria and morocco, as well as three germans and one u. Officials warn against linking suspects to refugees its completely improper to link a group that appeared to come from north africa with the refugees, says. Berlin at least 21 asylum seekers from the middle east and north africa are suspects in the new years eve rampage of sexual assaults and thefts in the german city of cologne, authorities.
In bornheim, a town between bonn and cologne, local authorities on thursday banned male asylum seekers. Among the identified suspects the majority nine people are algerian. New years eve attacks in cologne, which has left both women and asylum seekers feeling uneasy. Jan 06, 2016 germany sex assaults could be linked to criminal gang.
At least 22 asylum seekers have been linked to new years eve violence in cologne, with the citys top cop dismissed over his handling of the attacks. A 26yearold algerian man has become the first person arrested in connection with a string of sexual assaults during new years eve celebrations in. Asylum seekers were among those involved in the violence on new years eve in cologne, the german interior ministry said on friday. Germany promises migrant crime crackdown after cologne assaults. Asylum seekers among suspects in colognes new year violence. In cologne, as many as 1,000 men thought to be between 18 and 35 years old descended on a central square, breaking into packs of 30 or more.
The suspects are two asylum seekers living in bad oldesloe, aged 23 and 34, who are now under investigation for sexual harassment by. Germany says 18 asylum seekers involved in cologne violence. Ministry spokesman tobias plate told a news conference that. Twentytwo of them are seeking asylum in germany, reuters reported. Over 100 women have filed complaints of assaults during new years. Feb 15, 2016 after hundreds of women reported being assaulted in cologne and elsewhere in one night, germany, home to 1 million refugees, sent into an uproar. Police are thought to have identified 75 suspects after more than 500 complaints. Germany sex assaults could be linked to criminal gang. Cologne new years sex assaults, robberies see asylum. Asylum seekers who participated in cologne sexual assaults could be deported. Jan 08, 2016 nearly two dozen asylum seekers are among those suspected of involvement in mass assaults and muggings on new years eve in cologne, officials said on friday, intensifying a debate about germany s.
German officials say 18 asylumseekers are among the suspects in thefts and sexual assaults on women in cologne on new years eve. Jan 09, 2016 as she protests naked in front of the cologne, western germany, cathedral on friday. A 21yearold man and two 14yearold boys are said to. German official says 18 asylum seekers among cologne attack. The police said 18 of the suspects are asylum seekers, and that most were suspected of. And germany s interior ministry went on to excoriate cologne police in a statement. German leaders vowed to crack down on refugees committing crimes after authorities said they have identified 18 asylum seekers among suspects linked to crimes committed in cologne. Cologne police chief fired as witness says nye violence was. Germany says 18 asylum seekers involved in cologne.
News world europe three syrians arrested in germany over alleged gang rape of two teenage girls on new years eve. The police said 18 of the suspects are asylum seekers, and that most were suspected of physical assault and. At a party meeting, angela merkels cdu party will address heightening security and lowering barriers to deporting migrants. Mass sexual assaults in cologne test german openness to refugees. Asylum seekers from islamic countries sexually harassed. Germany mulls deporting asylum seekers following cologne.
Asylum seekers sexually assaulted 18 women at free concert in germany a group of asylum seekers are alleged to have sexually assaulted numerous women at a free concert in germany. Jan 09, 2016 the police chief in cologne was forced out amid a growing uproar over an assault on women that unfolded on new years eve and has stoked fears of newcomers. Asylum seekers among suspects in cologne s new year violence. Berlin authorities in germany have arrested a 26yearold algerian man on suspicion of committing a sexual assault in cologne during new years celebrations. Authorities now believe more than 600 sexual assaults were carried out in cologne on dec. After hundreds of women reported being assaulted in cologne and elsewhere in one night, germany, home to 1 million refugees, sent into an uproar. More than half of suspects detained over cologne sex attacks are asylum seekers more than half of the suspects detained over the sickening night of sexual attacks in. Nearly two dozen asylum seekers are among those suspected of involvement in mass assaults and muggings on new years eve in cologne, officials said on friday, intensifying a debate about germany s. Cologne police chief fired as witness says nye violence.
German official says 18 asylum seekers among cologne. Asylum seekers confirmed among cologne assailants rt. German officials say 18 asylum seekers are among the suspects in thefts and sexual assaults on women in cologne on new years eve. German officials suspect 18 asylum seekers in new years. By april 2016, twothirds of the identified 153 suspects in cologne of various not all sexual crimes on the new years eve were originally from morocco or algeria, 44% were asylum seekers, another 12% were probably illegally in germany, 3% were underaged unaccompanied refugees. Cologne police chief removed after new year eve attacks bbc. Germany blames wave of sex assaults in cologne mostly on. Jan 08, 2016 the number of complaints alleging theft, bodily assault and sexual offences in cologne on new years eve has now risen to more than 120. A shortrun evaluation of the refugee crisis in germany iza.
Some 121 women are reported to have been robbed, threatened or sexually molested on new years eve. Federal authorities say they have identified 18 asylumseekers among 31 suspects linked to crimes committed in cologne on new years eve. The number of complaints alleging theft, bodily assault and sexual offences in cologne on new years eve has now risen to more than 120. Cologne new years sex assaults, robberies see asylumseekers. The german government said 22 asylum seekers were among 32 identified suspects being sought for alleged new years eve assaults in cologne, where the city police chief was removed over his.
Suspects in cologne sex attacks claimed to be syrian refugees. Police identified some suspects who harassed women in cologne on new years eve as asylum seekers, media reports say. Germany said friday most suspects in the mob violence that marred colognes new years eve celebrations were asylum seekers, fuelling calls to quickly deport criminal migrants. Ten suspects are asylumseekers, nine of whom arrived in germany.
In late march, german prosecutors charged an afghan migrant with the murder and rape of a 19yearold medical student in freiburg. The suspects include nine algerians, eight moroccans, four. Jan 08, 2016 berlin at least 21 asylum seekers from the middle east and north africa are suspects in the new years eve rampage of sexual assaults and thefts in the german city of cologne, authorities. Cologne police chief removed after new year eve attacks. Dozens held in cologne over new year violence, majority. Cologne a german prosecutor is confirming the vast majority of suspects responsible for a rash outbreak of sexual assaults on new years eve are refugees. A 21yearold man and two 14yearold boys are said to have been detained.
Asylum seekers are among those suspected of involvement in violence on new years eve in cologne, officials said on friday. Suspects in cologne sex attacks claimed to be syrian. In addition, more funds are to be allotted to processing applications, so that asylumseekers remain in germany for shorter periods. The events in cologne led to public outrage against german chancellor angela merkels open. Asylum seekers among suspects in colognes new year. The police chief in cologne was forced out amid a growing uproar over an assault on women that unfolded on new years eve and has stoked fears of.
Cologne attacks intensify migrant crisis conversation. Officials say asylum seekers are among suspects in cologne. Jan 09, 2016 german official says 18 asylum seekers among cologne attack suspects. Over 100 women have filed complaints of assaults during new years eve. The federal police documented 76 criminal acts, most them involving some form of theft, and seven linked to sexual molestation. Asylum seekers confirmed among cologne assailants 8 jan, 2016 21. Asylum seekers suspected in rash of new years eve assaults in germany. Thirtytwo suspects, including 18 asylum seekers, are under investigation for a series of offences, ranging from theft to assault, that rocked the german city of cologne on new years eve. Germany police say cologne sexual assaults could be linked to. Germany promises migrant crime crackdown after cologne.
Among the suspects were also asylum seekers from syria and iran. By april 2016, twothirds of the identified 153 suspects in cologne of various not all. Mass sexual assaults in cologne test german openness to refugees lumping the new years eve attacks with the refugee issue is nothing but exploitation, warns justice minister. German official says 18 asylum seekers among cologne attack suspects. Jan 09, 2016 earlier, the german interior ministry said 31 people had been identified as being involved in the violence, of whom 18 were asylum seekers suspected of crimes ranging from theft to assault. Berlin ap most of the suspects identified in connection with a series of robberies and sexual assaults in cologne during new years celebrations are refugees, prosecutors said monday. Jan 09, 2016 federal authorities say they have identified 18 asylum seekers among 31 suspects linked to crimes committed in cologne on new years eve. Mass sexual assaults in cologne test german openness to. During the 201516 public new years eves celebrations in germany, over 1,250 women in at. It is not yet clear if any of the suspects have been charged, with germanys interior. In addition, more funds are to be allotted to processing applications, so that asylum seekers remain in germany for shorter periods.
Germany confirms most mob attack suspects were asylum seekers. Unsettled by a record refugee influx, germany has reacted with shock to news that women had to run a frightful gauntlet. Asylum seekers arrested for sexually assaulting girls at german. Jan 10, 2016 cologne attacks intensify migrant crisis conversation many suspects in the new years eve attacks in cologne, germany, are asylum seekers. Asylum seekers confirmed among cologne assailants rt world news. The police in cologne, germany, announced on friday the arrest of. German federal police said on friday that 32 suspects responsible for the violence had been identified, with most of them being foreigners. Asylum seekers sexually assaulted 18 women at free concert in germany a group of asylum seekers are alleged to have sexually assaulted numerous women at.
Heres what we know so far about the sexual assaults at colognes train station german officials have now identified 31 suspects including 18 asylum seekers. Germany says 22 asylum seekers are among those sought for new. The rape case in muhlhausen, a city of around 33,000 inhabitants, is just one of many recent incidents in which refugees in germany have been accused of sexual assault. Jan 08, 2016 in cologne, as many as 1,000 men thought to be between 18 and 35 years old descended on a central square, breaking into packs of 30 or more that reportedly surrounded, molested and robbed hundreds. Police identified some suspects who harassed women in cologne on new years eve. Cologne sex attacks more than half of suspects detained. In 2015, more than 10% of all suspects investigated by police in the. Cologne attacks intensify migrant crisis conversation many suspects in the new years eve attacks in cologne, germany, are asylum seekers. Earlier, the german interior ministry said 31 people had been identified as being involved in the violence, of whom 18 were asylum seekers suspected of crimes ranging from theft to assault. Asylumseekers are among those suspected of involvement in violence on. At least 21 asylum seekers from the middle east and north africa are suspects in the new years eve rampage of sexual assaults and thefts in the german city of cologne, authorities said, even as. Three syrians arrested in germany over alleged gang rape of. The growing fallout from the cologne attacks the atlantic. Germany says 22 asylum seekers are among those sought for.
One important change is that asylumseekers are no longer to be admitted into germany if they have applied from a third country. German politicians and media have reacted to the attacks in the center of. On 1 january 2005, a new immigration law came into effect. News germany mulls deporting asylum seekers following cologne attacks. One important change is that asylum seekers are no longer to be admitted into germany if they have applied from a third country. Nearly two dozen asylum seekers are among those suspected of involvement in mass assaults and muggings on new years eve in cologne, officials said on friday, intensifying a. Asylum seekers suspected in rash of new years eve assaults. Germany confirms asylum seekers are suspected in new year. Berlin reuters nearly two dozen asylum seekers are among those suspected of involvement in mass assaults and muggings on new years eve in cologne, officials said on friday, intensifying a debate about germany s welcome for hundreds of thousands of migrants. After repeated terror alerts, the assaults have led more germans to. German officials suspect 18 asylum seekers in new years attacks. Jan 08, 2016 news world europe three syrians arrested in germany over alleged gang rape of two teenage girls on new years eve. Berlin authorities in germany have arrested a 26yearold algerian man on suspicion of committing a sexual assault in cologne during new.
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