Syrians protest in front of Russian embassy in Berlin against attacks on Idlib, Syria

January 18, 2020

Several dozen people are taking part in a rally in front of the Russian embassy in Berlinan to protest against the ongoing attacks on Idlib in Syria. They demand the withdrawal of all foreign troops, namely those of Russia, Iran, Hezbollah and Turkey.

At the same time, while thousands are protesting in Berlin for better agriculture, signs here point to the important role played by farmers during the Syrian revolution.

Russia flies attacks on the rebel-held province together with the air force of the regime of Syria's dictator Bashar al-Assad. When a demonstration for the rights of Muslims in India passes the rally, common calls for freedom are raised.

According to estimates, there are up to three million people in the region, who are largely defenceless against attacks by the regime and its allies. Among them are many members of the opposition who were previously displaced from other parts of the country by the regime to Idlib. Hundreds of thousands of people are now trying to escape the ongoing bombardment by fleeing.

Protest by Syrians in front of the Russian embassy in Berlin against attacks on Idlib, Syria

January 11, 2020

Several dozen people took part in a rally in front of the Russian embassy in Berlin to protest against the ongoing attacks on Idlib in Syria.

During the calm protest, candles were lit and signs called on the UN to act.

Russia, together with the air force of the regime of Syria's dictator Bashar al-Assad, flies attacks on the rebel-held province.

According to estimates, there are up to three million people in the region, who are largely defenceless against attacks by the regime and its allies. Among them are many members of the opposition who were previously displaced from other parts of the country by the regime to Idlib. Hundreds of thousands of people are now trying to escape the ongoing bombardment by fleeing.

Syrians protest in Berlin in front of Russian embassy against attacks on Idlib, Syria

December 28, 2019

Several hundred people, many of them refugees, took part in a rally in Berlin to protest against the continuing attacks on Idlib in Syria.
In choruses and speeches, they called for a free Syria, an end to the regime of Bashar al-Assad and the immediate withdrawal of his allies Russia and Iran, as well as irresponsible militias like Hezbollah. There were also chants against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Russia, together with the air force of the regime of Syria's dictator Bashar al-Assad, is flying attacks on the province held by rebels.
According to estimates, there are up to three million people in the region, who are largely defenceless against attacks by the regime and its allies. Among them are many members of the opposition who were previously displaced from other parts of the country by the regime to Idlib. Hundreds of thousands of people are now trying to escape the ongoing bombardment by fleeing.

Berlin vigil on the 6th anniversary of the chemical weapons attack in East Ghouta, Syria

August 24, 2019

Several dozen Syrian activists and supporters protest in Berlin against the continuing bombardments of the Idlib region, still held by opposition rebel groups, by the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad and his ally Russia.

According to reports from residents, the regime is continuing its well-known tactic of attacking civilian targets such as hospitals.

The background to this is the ongoing fighting for the province of Idlib in Syria, which includes up to three million civilians. The region is still partly held by insurgents. Many civilians were previously driven to Idlib by the Syrian army and its allies from other provinces and are now trapped there. Russia and the al-Assad regime are accused of systematically carrying out a campaign against civilians by bombing hospitals and other civilian facilities.

Demonstration in Berlin to commemorate the beginning of the first Chechen war in 1994

February 23, 2019

A few dozen mainly Chechens gather on Pariser Platz in Berlin to commemorate the beginning of the so-called first Chechen war on 11.12.1994.

After Chechnya declared its independence in November 1994, the military invasion of the former Soviet Republic by Russian troops began a few weeks later. Around 80,000 people died and it is said that the Russian troops committed serious violations of human rights.

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Syrians protest in front of Russian embassy in Berlin against attacks on Idlib, Syria

Protest by Syrians in front of the Russian embassy in Berlin against attacks on Idlib, Syria

Syrians protest in Berlin in front of Russian embassy against attacks on Idlib, Syria

Berlin vigil on the 6th anniversary of the chemical weapons attack in East Ghouta, Syria

Demonstration in Berlin to commemorate the beginning of the first Chechen war in 1994