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Hundreds arrested at anti-migrant rally in Leipzig, Germany

About 250 people are detained by police after  a protest by Leipzig's LEGIDA supporters,  Germany (AAP)
About 250 people are detained by police after a protest by Leipzig's LEGIDA supporters, Germany (AAP) Source: AAP

Police in Germany have arrested more than 200 people at an anti-Islam rally in the eastern city of Leipzig. The protesters blame Germany's influx of refugees for a spate of sexual assaults against women at New Year's Eve celebrations in Cologne.Meanwhile, Germany has announced tougher deportation laws as pressure on the government grows over the attacks.


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Police in Germany have arrested more than 200 people at an anti-Islam rally in the eastern city of Leipzig. The protesters blame Germany's influx of refugees for a spate of sexual assaults against women at New Year's Eve celebrations in Cologne.Meanwhile, Germany has announced tougher deportation laws as pressure on the government grows over the attacks.



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