Protesters seized control of an empty school in Wuppertal
Peaceful Protest Against Demolition of Auronomen Center in Wuppertal Continues
In a recent development, a peaceful gathering took place outside an empty school in Wuppertal, Germany, as part of the ongoing protest against the planned demolition of the Auronomen Center. The protesters, who were primarily left-wing autonomous activists, were fighting for over 50 years to maintain self-administered centers and specifically resisting its demolition to make way for a DITIB Islamic Center.
The initial protest was peaceful, with the police maintaining a presence but choosing not to intervene. As the evening progressed, another 50 sympathizers joined the gathering. The police, however, took the details of 26 individuals during the protest. No new arrests or detainments were reported.
The protesters hoisted banners from the windows of the school building, expressing their opposition to the sale and redevelopment of the site by the SPD/CDU and Green parties in Wuppertal. The gathering did not result in any significant changes to the protest's status or goals.
Corresponding tips were received by authorities regarding the protest. To ensure safety and security, the entire area around the empty school was temporarily sealed off. Due to the gathering at the school, bus traffic had to be rerouted.
It is important to note that no new information about the replacement of the Auronomen Center with a mosque was provided in this paragraph. The Autonomists, who organized this protest, have been actively involved in organizing concerts, creative workshops, and public protests such as the action days from September 5-7, 2025, emphasizing their opposition to the sale and redevelopment of the site.
The police arrived in large numbers and surrounded the protesters outside the building, maintaining a watchful eye throughout the gathering. Despite the police presence, the protest remained peaceful, reflecting the peaceful nature of the movement as a whole.
