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Far-Right Terrorist Group Planned Violent Coup in Germany

German police arrest eight far-right extremists suspected of planning a violent takeover of Eastern Germany and ethnic cleansing.

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Human Rights ViolationsGermany TerrorismArrestExtremismNazism

Separatist SaxonsGerman Ministry Of Public Prosecution

Joerg S.Joern S.Karl K.Norman T.James Nolan Mason

Where and when were the suspects arrested?: Eight suspects, aged 21-25, were arrested in Germany and Poland; they were allegedly involved in paramilitary training and preparations for a violent coup.
Where did the arrests and searches take place?: The arrests occurred in Leipzig, Dresden, Meissen (Germany), and Zgorzelec (Poland). Authorities are also searching properties in Austria.
What were the group's preparations and beliefs?: The group, active since 2020, aimed to establish a new system in Eastern Germany inspired by Nazism, and they were preparing for a "Day X" based on the extremist ideas of James Nolan Mason.
What is known about the ideology of the Separatist Saxons?: The group's ideology was characterized by racism, antisemitism, and apocalyptic beliefs, and they believed Germany was on the brink of collapse.
What were the goals of the Separatist Saxons terrorist group?: The Separatist Saxons, a far-right extremist group, was planning a violent takeover of Eastern Germany and a subsequent "ethnic cleansing."

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