Germany marks Hanau racist attack five years on DW 02/18/2025
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The 2020 Hanau shooting, driven by far-right extremism, claimed nine lives, with the perpetrator influenced by racist beliefs and online rhetoric. In the aftermath, families of the victims, such as Serpil Temiz Unvar, advocate for change, emphasizing that societal resonance following the tragedy resulted largely from their tireless efforts. Unvar founded an educational initiative in her son's memory aimed at combating racism and empowering youth. Additionally, various social projects have emerged since the attack, with a memorial planned to remember those lost, highlighting the ongoing struggle against racism in Germany.
This tragic event has had resonance in society, but this resonance has been largely due to the efforts of the families affected, who have fought tirelessly to make their voices heard.
Many were launched or supported by family and friends of the victims, determined to uncover mistakes that might have meant the attacks could have been prevented.
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