Summary
An Irish protester named Kitty O’Brien claims they were injured by German police during a pro-Palestinian rally in Berlin. O'Brien says the incident may have left them with permanent nerve damage, affecting their ability to work. The German authorities are investigating the police actions, while Ireland's Prime Minister condemned the reported assault.
Key Facts
- Kitty O’Brien, a 25-year-old Irish protester, says they were injured by German police at a rally in Berlin.
- O’Brien is part of the Irish Bloc Berlin, a group that supports Palestine.
- They claim a police officer punched and broke their arm during the protest.
- O'Brien might have permanent damage to their radial nerve, affecting their job as a costume designer.
- The protest was held without official permission and focused on condemning actions in Gaza.
- Ireland’s Prime Minister called the attack on O’Brien "unacceptable".
- German police detained 94 people and launched 96 investigations related to the protests.
- The police are looking into the incident to see if the officer acted appropriately.
