"Seven alleged members of the German far-left militant group Antifa Ost go on trial on Tuesday accused of attacks targeting rightwing extremists that earned them the nickname Hammer Gang. The US this month designated Antifa Ost as a terrorist group along with several other European far-left and anarchist groups. German prosecutors say the group was behind attacks on targets in Germany and Hungary between 2018 and 2023."
"Johann G is described by prosecutors as a high-ranking member of Antifa Ost, responsible for planning attacks and recruiting accomplices. Together with Paul M, he is accused of organising training sessions where leftwing extremists practised combat techniques and rehearsed attacks. In depots managed by Paul M, the group is said to have stockpiled hammers, pepper spray, disguises and mobile phones."
Seven alleged members of Antifa Ost face a trial in Dresden charged with violent attacks on presumed rightwing extremists in Germany and Hungary between 2018 and 2023. Prosecutors say the group, nicknamed the Hammer Gang, attacked a Thuringian restaurant owner and struck several people with hammers, causing severe injuries. Two suspects, partly identified as Johann G and Paul M, are accused of attacking people in Budapest around a rightwing rally in February 2023. Johann G is described as a senior member who organised trainings and recruited accomplices; Paul M managed depots storing hammers, pepper spray, disguises and phones. Separate proceedings in Hungary involve related attempted assaults.
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