Decades-Long Hunt Ends: Infamous RAF Fugitive Arrested in Berlin

February 27, 2024
Decades-Long Hunt Ends: Infamous RAF Fugitive Arrested in Berlin
  • Former Red Army Faction member Daniela Klette has been arrested in Berlin after over 30 years in hiding.

  • A tip and a cold case program led to Klette's capture, along with the apprehension of another individual linked to RAF fugitives.

  • Klette is charged with attempted murder, armed robberies from 1999 to 2016, and a 1993 prison bombing.

  • The RAF, a left-wing terrorist group, was notorious for attacks and kidnappings in the 70s and 80s.

  • Klette's arrest followed a 2023 tip and her feature on a German TV program, ending her long-standing placement on the Most Wanted list.

  • The arrest is a major victory for German security authorities and marks a significant event in the nation's crime history.

  • Staatsministerin Claudia Roth's proposed 'Rahmenkonzeption Erinnerungskultur' faces criticism for potentially downplaying the RAF's violent history.

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Germany Arrests Red Army Faction Fugitive

The New York Times • Feb 27, 2024

Germany Arrests Red Army Faction Fugitive




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