Migration and flight
The Kassel-based defense company KNDS and Elbit Systems have announced their collaboration. In the future, the PULS rocket launcher system for the European market will be produced in Kassel under the name EuroPULS. KNDS promotes the project with “Elbit’s battle-tested capabilities”. In February 2024 PULS was first introduced in … ▷
In the past few weeks, tens of thousands of people have demonstrated in Kassel against social law and the cooperation between the CDU and AfD. Already in the evening after the joint coordination of the CDU, AfD and FDP gathered people for spontaneous demonstration with a clear attitude.
On Sunday afternoon, 2. July, demonstrated about 200 People in Kassel against the imminent deportation of the Kurd Muhiddin Fidan. The father of five lives since 27 years in Germany, is involved here culturally and socially. With the forced return to Turkey, this could be over in a few days and Muhiddin's life could be in serious danger.
Muhiddin's family fled 25 Years before the war in Turkey to Germany. He is married, Father of five children, nevertheless he should be deported. On closer inspection of his case it quickly becomes clear, that the deportation has political reasons.
Am 24.07. is the anniversary of the revolt from approx. 40 Deportation detainees in the Kassel JVA 'Elwe' for 27. Times. The revolting protesters protested against the threat of deportation and the disastrous conditions of detention.
The newly founded “Alliance against deportations from Hessen” called for a demonstration last Friday “Deportations are not an administrative act!” in Kassel. round 200 People moved from Lutherplatz via Kurt-Schumacher- Street to the regional council.
Leyla and Meryem Lacin have been fighting since 30 Years for a right to stay in Germany. Since October last year they have been supported by an initiative made up of friends and work colleagues. However, the situation has not improved since then, but rather deteriorated: Recently a file inspection revealed, that the regional council of Kassel is preparing their deportation to Turkey.
On Monday the 01.03.2021 demanded around 200 People in front of the town hall “Leyla and Meryem: stay". They demonstrated for the secure residence and a work permit for Leyla and Meryem Lacin. The rally was organized by the initiative for Leyla and Meryem consisting of friends of Leyla and Meryem.