Spanish court suspends far-right group over alleged hate crimes
Summary
A judge in Gijón suspended the activities of Spanish far-right group Núcleo Nacional while authorities investigate alleged hate crimes and illegal association. The order closed its office and blocked its social media content and bank accounts; 14 members were arrested last week on suspicion of inciting hatred.Key Facts
- The ruling came from a court in the northern Spanish city of Gijón.
- The court ordered the group’s office shut and its social media content and bank accounts blocked.
- Authorities arrested 14 members last week on suspicion of inciting hatred against vulnerable groups and people with opposing ideologies.
- Police searched the group’s Madrid headquarters and other locations.
- Police said they seized more than 20 firearms, some unlicensed, as well as ammunition and other weapons.
- Key members face precautionary measures that include a ban on leaving Spain and weekly reporting to a court.
- A representative of Núcleo Nacional said the group was facing political persecution.
- Spain’s general election is scheduled for November 29.
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