“I share the scepticism towards media reports of rightwing extremists chasing down foreigners in Chemnitz,” he said. Far-right extremist groups rallied in Chemnitz after the fatal stabbing of a local man, allegedly by two refugees who are in police custody. German politicians accused Maaßen of downplaying a large amount of evidence, including witness accounts and video footage. He had “no understanding” of Maaßen’s remarks, and said the events in Chemnitz were “something we can’t accept on German streets”. The far-right group Pro Chemnitz was due to hold a rally and a concert on Friday under the slogan “Stronger Together”.

Source: The Guardian September 07, 2018 12:59 UTC