List of anti-refugee attacks in Germany in 2017
The list of anti-refugee attacks in Germany 2017 records attacks and attacks on refugees and refugee accommodation in Germany in 2017, in which xenophobic and racist motives are proven or likely. The list is not yet complete. Particularly serious attacks with injured people are highlighted in red.
Unless otherwise stated, the information follows the chronicles of courage against right-wing violence , Pro Asyl and Amadeu Antonio Foundation . For historical background, counter-initiatives and other annual lists, see Attacks hostile to refugees in the Federal Republic of Germany .
| place | federal country |
date | Target of attack | Injured | description | Suspects known |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraichtal |
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January 1st | inhabited accommodation | An explosive device detonated in front of a container for asylum seekers. The explosive device is said to have been an illegal fireworks. The attack caused property damage of around 3,000 euros. | No | |
| Altusried |
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January 1st | inhabited accommodation | A stranger set fire to a firecracker in front of an asylum shelter at around 1.30 a.m., and the perpetrator then fled in a car. The fireworks from Italy caused property damage of around 3,000 euros. | No |
Individual evidence
- ↑ mut- gegen-rechte-gewalt.de Courage against right-wing violence
- ↑ “Poland Firecracker” explodes on asylum container. In: Baden's latest news . January 1, 2017, accessed November 17, 2018 .