Steve Alter
Germany bans Hezbollah’s political wing
Germany has banned Hezbollah entirely, the Interior Ministry announced on April 30.
Interior Ministry spokesman Steve Alter described Hezbollah a "Shia terrorist organization" in a statement he posted on Twitter, and said Interior Minister Horst Seehofer has ordered a ban Thursday on the activities of the group in Germany.
- Read more about Germany bans Hezbollah’s political wing
- Log in to post comments
Berlin declines to comment on Greek plans for 'floating fence'
The German government has only heard from reports of the Greek government's plans for a floating fence to secure its maritime borders against migration and does not wish to make any comment, German government spokesperson Steffen Seibert said on Friday.
Seibert pointed to a statement by the European Commission on this issue, noting that it came under its purview.