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Numerous protests slated to occur in Solingen this coming Saturday.

Four protests have been logged for tomorrow, the upcoming Saturday, within the city center. One of these is a rally named 'Solidarity for the Victims of the Attack', happening at the Old Market from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Union of Kurdish Writers is overseeing this particular event.

More protests erupted in Solingen on a Saturday.
More protests erupted in Solingen on a Saturday.

Numerous protests slated to occur in Solingen this coming Saturday.

Four Demonstrations Planned in Solingen/Wuppertal City Centre Tomorrow

Solingen is set to witness four demonstrations in its city centre tomorrow, as various groups come together to voice their concerns and show solidarity. Here's a rundown of the scheduled events and their organisers.

Hofgarten Rally: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

The first event, taking place at Hofgarten from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, will be organised by the "MLPD - Marxist-Leninist Party of Germany" under the motto "Against fascist hate and danger". Approximately 30 participants are expected to attend this rally.

Hofgarten Rally: Kölner Straße / Corner Bergstraße, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

A separate rally will also take place in the Hofgarten area, specifically at Kölner Straße / Corner Bergstraße, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This event is organised by the "Union of Kurdish Writers and Journalists Syria e.V." with an expected attendance of around 30 participants.

Old Market Rally: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

On the Old Market, a rally is scheduled from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with the motto "Solidarity with the victims of the attack". The event is organised by the "Union of Kurdish Writers and Journalists Syria e.V.", and around 30 participants are expected to attend.

Hauptstraße / Corner Breidbacher Tor Demonstration: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, a demonstration has been registered in the area of Hauptstraße / Corner Breidbacher Tor with the motto "Woman-Life-Freedom / Political Islam is dangerous - Such mistakes should not happen again". The organiser expects around 50 people to participate.

Graf-Wilhelm-Platz / Corner Am Neumarkt Demonstration: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The location of the rally at Graf-Wilhelm-Platz / Corner Am Neumarkt is not mentioned in earlier bullet points. However, it has been confirmed that the "Arab European Organization for Human Rights Development e.V." will be organising a demonstration there from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM with the motto "Solidarity with the victims in Solingen - Information on the current situation". Around 200 participants are expected to attend this event.

Traffic Disruptions Expected

Given the multiple demonstrations, numerous traffic disruptions are expected in Solingen. The exact number of police officers deployed in the city is not disclosed for tactical reasons, but it is confirmed that the police will be present with numerous officers.

Potential for Additional Demonstrations

It should be noted that further demonstrations or spontaneous demonstrations may be registered in the city centre at short notice. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to monitor the situation in Solingen.

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