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German Far-Right Terrorist Group Raided

German authorities arrested eight suspected members of the far-right terrorist group Sächsische Separatisten, including an AfD politician, following raids across Germany, Poland, and Austria. The group planned to seize territory and establish a National Socialist state.

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Where did the raids take place?: The raids took place in Saxony, Poland, and Austria. Twenty locations were searched, including homes and other properties in and around Leipzig, Dresden, and the Meißen district. The alleged ringleader was apprehended in the Polish border town of Zgorzelec.
Who are the Sächsische Separatisten?: The Sächsische Separatisten is a right-wing extremist terrorist group founded in November 2020. It consists of 15-20 members with racist, antisemitic, and apocalyptic beliefs. They are strongly opposed to Germany's liberal-democratic order.
What is the role of Kurt H. in the group?: The Sächsische Separatisten believe Germany is facing imminent collapse. Their goal is to seize territory in Saxony and potentially other eastern German states to establish a National Socialist state through violence, including ethnic cleansing of undesirables.
Who are the arrested members of the group?: Eight individuals were arrested: Kurt H., Karl K., Kevin M., Hans-Georg P., Kevin R., Jörg S., Jörn S., and Norman T. Four were founding members, with Jörg S. allegedly leading the group. The others joined later, some as minors or young adults.
What is the goal of the Sächsische Separatisten?: Kurt H., the treasurer of the Junge Alternative (young AfD branch), is among those arrested. Unconfirmed reports indicate he confronted police with a long gun, resulting in police firing warning shots and Kurt H. suffering a jaw fracture.

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