The National Socialist Underground (NSU) terrorist group, established by a group of extreme rightists, killed 10 people between 2000 and 2007. The trial process lasted for five years and the court announced its decision on July 11, 2018 during the 438th session.
The National Socialist Underground (NSU) terrorist group, established by a group of extreme rightists, killed 10 people between 2000 and 2007. The trial process lasted for five years and the court announced its decision on July 11, 2018 during the 438th session. The court’s decision drew reactions from the relatives of those who were murdered by the NSU. Victims’ families gathered in front of the court to protest the decision. What was so upsetting for the families of those who were killed? Why were the victim’s families protesting in front of the court?
The NSU is a neo-Nazi organization that aims for an immigrant-free Germany. The court found Beate Zschäpe guilty of 10 murders and [being a] member of a terrorist organization and sentenced her to life imprisonment. According to German law, life imprisonment can be removed after 15 years in prison. Another four people received simple prison sentences between 2.5 and 10 years. This decision represents a national shame for Germany with even German Chancellor Angela Merkel saying that “the case is not over for me.” Merkel also held a ceremony in 2012 to commemorate the victims of the NSU and promised victims’ families to reveal the case’s background and follow up with all aspects of the case.
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