Germany hate crime: Nearly 10 attacks a day on migrants in 2016
26 February 2017 From the section Europe
Arson attacks on shelters used by asylum seekers are common in Germany
Nearly 10 attacks were made on migrants in Germany every day in 2016, the interior ministry says.
A total of 560 people were injured in the violence, including 43 children.
Three-quarters of the attacks targeted migrants outside of their accommodation, while nearly 1,000 attacks were on housing.
Chancellor Angela Merkel's decision to open up Germany to people fleeing conflict and persecution has polarised the country and boosted hate crime.
Germany is struggling with a backlog of asylum applications and there are fears about security following a series of terrorist attacks across Europe.
Continued: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-39096833
Looks like the civil war has already begun, check some stats at the webpage. I just post whatever shakes out without, for the most part, an agenda.
