Schools in Duisburg Close Amid Right-Wing Extremist Threats
Authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia take precautionary measures after threatening messages targeted local schools.
Schools in Duisburg, a city in western Germany, have closed as a precautionary measure following threats linked to right-wing extremism.
The police in North Rhine-Westphalia reported that they received threats directed at a comprehensive school in Duisburg, prompting the suspension of in-person classes at all secondary and comprehensive schools in the area.
On Friday, an unknown sender issued a letter to a local comprehensive school, threatening criminal actions scheduled for Monday.
This was followed by another letter on Sunday that included threats related to an additional 13 schools within the city.
Despite these threats, experts from Duisburg's State Security Service have indicated that they do not perceive the threats as serious.
In light of the situation, state officials announced that approximately 17,980 students from 15 comprehensive schools and two secondary schools would not attend in-person classes.
Some institutions will offer online learning alternatives.
Although other schools in Duisburg are remaining open, they are allowing parents discretion regarding the attendance of their children.
The threat assessment from local policymakers classified the situation as 'Threat Level 2.' This classification indicates the potential for violent attacks on multiple students or explicit death threats, as noted in official action plans.
In an effort to enhance safety, police have been stationed at the affected schools to mitigate any ongoing risk.
An investigation is currently underway to determine the identity of the individual behind the threats and to understand the underlying motives.
The police in North Rhine-Westphalia reported that they received threats directed at a comprehensive school in Duisburg, prompting the suspension of in-person classes at all secondary and comprehensive schools in the area.
On Friday, an unknown sender issued a letter to a local comprehensive school, threatening criminal actions scheduled for Monday.
This was followed by another letter on Sunday that included threats related to an additional 13 schools within the city.
Despite these threats, experts from Duisburg's State Security Service have indicated that they do not perceive the threats as serious.
In light of the situation, state officials announced that approximately 17,980 students from 15 comprehensive schools and two secondary schools would not attend in-person classes.
Some institutions will offer online learning alternatives.
Although other schools in Duisburg are remaining open, they are allowing parents discretion regarding the attendance of their children.
The threat assessment from local policymakers classified the situation as 'Threat Level 2.' This classification indicates the potential for violent attacks on multiple students or explicit death threats, as noted in official action plans.
In an effort to enhance safety, police have been stationed at the affected schools to mitigate any ongoing risk.
An investigation is currently underway to determine the identity of the individual behind the threats and to understand the underlying motives.
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