We also obtained data on criminal activity and criminal suspects which are released. 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. German officials say 18 asylum seekers are among the suspects in thefts and sexual assaults on women in cologne on new years eve. 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. 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. 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. Some 121 women are reported to have been robbed, threatened or sexually molested on new years eve. In late march, german prosecutors charged an afghan migrant with the murder and rape of a 19yearold medical student in freiburg.
Germany says 18 asylum seekers involved in cologne violence. Interior ministry official tobias plate spoke to reporters friday. Asylum seekers among suspects in cologne s new year violence. Among the suspects were also asylum seekers from syria and iran. In addition, more funds are to be allotted to processing applications, so that asylum seekers remain in germany for shorter periods. The federal police documented 76 criminal acts, most them involving some form of theft, and seven linked to sexual molestation. Suspects in cologne sex attacks claimed to be syrian refugees. 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. Cologne attacks intensify migrant crisis conversation. 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. 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. 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. Germany says 18 asylum seekers involved in cologne. The identified suspects included 17 people from algeria and morocco, as well as three germans and one u.
Jan 08, 2016 news world europe three syrians arrested in germany over alleged gang rape of two teenage girls on new years eve. Asylum seekers are among those suspected of involvement in violence on new years eve in cologne, officials said on friday. Ministry spokesman tobias plate told a news conference that. German federal police said on friday that 32 suspects responsible for the violence had been identified, with most of them being foreigners. German officials suspect 18 asylum seekers in new years attacks. After hundreds of women reported being assaulted in cologne and elsewhere in one night, germany, home to 1 million refugees, sent into an uproar. 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. News world europe three syrians arrested in germany over alleged gang rape of two teenage girls on new years eve. Mass sexual assaults in cologne test german openness to. 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.
Jan 09, 2016 as she protests naked in front of the cologne, western germany, cathedral on friday. 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. 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. Germany confirms most mob attack suspects were asylum seekers. 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. The police said 18 of the suspects are asylum seekers, and that most were suspected of. 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. A 26yearold algerian man has become the first person arrested in connection with a string of sexual assaults during new years eve celebrations in. 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. 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.
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. The crimes, described as unprecedented by authorities, sparked uproar in germany and a heated debate about the countrys ability to integrate almost 1. A 21yearold man and two 14yearold boys are said to. Twentytwo of them are seeking asylum in germany, reuters reported.
The suspects include nine algerians, eight moroccans, four. German official says 18 asylum seekers among cologne. 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. 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. 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.
The police said 18 of the suspects are asylum seekers, and that most were suspected of physical assault and. Germany confirms asylum seekers are suspected in new years. At a party meeting, angela merkels cdu party will address heightening security and lowering barriers to deporting migrants. German official says 18 asylum seekers among cologne attack.
Asylum seekers confirmed among cologne assailants rt. Among the identified suspects the majority nine people are algerian. The number of complaints alleging theft, bodily assault and sexual offences in cologne on new years eve has now risen to more than 120. Three syrians arrested in germany over alleged gang rape of. 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. 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. The alleged sexual assault of dozens of women on new years eve in. Germany blames wave of sex assaults in cologne mostly on. Mass sexual assaults in cologne test german openness to refugees. German officials suspect 18 asylum seekers in new years. Asylum seekers among suspects in colognes new year. The suspects are two asylum seekers living in bad oldesloe, aged 23 and 34, who are now under investigation for sexual harassment by. Cologne new years sex assaults, robberies see asylum. Officials say asylum seekers are among suspects in cologne.
Federal authorities say they have identified 18 asylumseekers among 31 suspects linked to crimes committed in cologne on new years eve. The police in cologne, germany, announced on friday the arrest of. 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. Berlin authorities in germany have arrested a 26yearold algerian man on suspicion of committing a sexual assault in cologne during new years celebrations. Jan 06, 2016 germany sex assaults could be linked to criminal gang. Cologne, germany police in germany said wednesday they are. German officials say 18 asylumseekers are among the suspects in thefts and sexual assaults on women in cologne on new years eve. 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. Cologne police chief removed after new year eve attacks. 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. A 21yearold man and two 14yearold boys are said to have been detained.
Suspects in cologne sex attacks claimed to be syrian. Asylum seekers among suspects in colognes new year violence. In addition, more funds are to be allotted to processing applications, so that asylumseekers remain in germany for shorter periods. Cologne new years sex assaults, robberies see asylumseekers. During the 201516 public new years eves celebrations in germany, over 1,250 women in at. On thursday, germanys justice minister warned that. Asylum seekers suspected in rash of new years eve assaults in germany. 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.
The growing fallout from the cologne attacks the atlantic. Ten suspects are asylumseekers, nine of whom arrived in germany. Asylum seekers arrested for sexually assaulting girls at german. Over 100 women have filed complaints of assaults during new years eve. Germany promises migrant crime crackdown after cologne assaults. Asylum seekers arrested as 31 suspects investigated for. Germany sex assaults could be linked to criminal gang. Police are thought to have identified 75 suspects after more than 500 complaints.
By april 2016, twothirds of the identified 153 suspects in cologne of various not all. The events in cologne led to public outrage against german chancellor angela merkels open. On 1 january 2005, a new immigration law came into effect. German official says 18 asylum seekers among cologne attack suspects. 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. New years eve attacks in cologne, which has left both women and asylum seekers feeling uneasy. Asylum seekers confirmed among cologne assailants rt world news. 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. Asylum seekers suspected in rash of new years eve assaults. Germany confirms asylum seekers are suspected in new year. Police identified some suspects who harassed women in cologne on new years eve. Asylum seekers from islamic countries sexually harassed.
Unsettled by a record refugee influx, germany has reacted with shock to news that women had to run a frightful gauntlet. Cologne police chief fired as witness says nye violence was. Jan 09, 2016 german official says 18 asylum seekers among cologne attack suspects. Jan 10, 2016 cologne attacks intensify migrant crisis conversation many suspects in the new years eve attacks in cologne, germany, are asylum seekers. A shortrun evaluation of the refugee crisis in germany iza. 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. And germany s interior ministry went on to excoriate cologne police in a statement. 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. In bornheim, a town between bonn and cologne, local authorities on thursday banned male asylum seekers. Germany promises migrant crime crackdown after cologne. Germany mulls deporting asylum seekers following cologne.
Jan 18, 2016 a 26yearold algerian man has become the first person arrested in connection with a string of sexual assaults during new years eve celebrations in cologne that sparked a debate about germany. One important change is that asylumseekers are no longer to be admitted into germany if they have applied from a third country. Among 32 suspects identified as of friday night, he said, were 22 people registered as asylum seekers. News germany mulls deporting asylum seekers following cologne attacks. Cologne police chief fired as witness says nye violence. Asylum seekers who participated in cologne sexual assaults could be deported. Over 100 women have filed complaints of assaults during new years. 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. Heres what we know so far about the assaults in cologne. 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. One important change is that asylum seekers are no longer to be admitted into germany if they have applied from a third country. Asylum seekers were among those involved in the violence on new years eve in cologne, the german interior ministry said on friday. Germany police say cologne sexual assaults could be linked to.
Dozens held in cologne over new year violence, majority. Germany police say cologne sexual assaults could be linked. While every asylum seeker who is picked up by the german border police. Three syrians arrested in germany over alleged gang rape. Germany says 22 asylum seekers are among those sought for new. Cologne sex attacks more than half of suspects detained. Asylum seekers confirmed among cologne assailants 8 jan, 2016 21. Authorities now believe more than 600 sexual assaults were carried out in cologne on dec. Police identified some suspects who harassed women in cologne on new years eve as asylum seekers, media reports say. Germany says 22 asylum seekers are among those sought for. It is not yet clear if any of the suspects have been charged, with germanys interior. Nprs rachel martin speaks with nprs soraya nelson about. 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. 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.
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