German authorities raid group accused of plotting against Eritrean government

More than 200 police officers searched 19 properties in a large-scale operation, with a related raid also conducted in Denmark. No arrests have been made so far.

German authorities carried out raids across six states on Wednesday targeting individuals suspected of involvement in Brigade N’Hamedu, a group accused of attempting to overthrow the government of Eritrea.

According to a statement from the Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office, the group is considered a “domestic terrorist organisation” under German law, with 17 identified suspects believed to hold senior roles in its German branch, which has been active since at least 2022.

The prosecutor’s office said the group is part of “an internationally-connected network that intends to topple the Eritrean government”.

Brigade N’Hamedu has allegedly orchestrated violent clashes at Eritrean events in Germany, including Eritrea Festivals in Giessen on 20 August 2022 and 7–8 August 2023, as well as a seminar in Stuttgart in September 2023.

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