Germany: Multiple arrests at Berlin demo decrying police 'terror and repression'

At least six arrests were made at a demonstration decrying police 'terror and repression' on Berlin's Rigaer Strasse in the district of Friedrichshain, Friday. Protesters began the rally on Frankfurter Allee before marching to Rigaer Strasse, an area that has a large population of squatters who often put on events in the buildings that they live in. It was only when they reached their destination that clashes with police and arrests were made, according to reports. The event was organised by activists who wanted to celebrate the 25th anniversary of 'self-organisation and resistance' of the Rigaer Strasse community. This is the second time in a matter of days that protesters and police have clashed in this part of Berlin. On Wednesday, they scuffled after an unauthorised flea market was set up by protesters, with police confiscating the items on sale and remaining in the area for some time after they had shut the market down.