Flossenbürg
30.03.2023 - 15:18 Uhr
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Späte Würdigung für Zeugen Jehovas in der KZ-Gedenkstätte Flossenbürg

Kaum eine christliche Religionsgruppe hat unter dem NS-Regime so gelitten wie die Zeugen Jehovas. Gleichwohl wurde das Leiden der Männer und Frauen nach dem Ende des Krieges vergessen. Seit einigen Jahren ändert sich das.

Diese Gedenktafel wird am 22. April 2023 enthüllt. Sie erinnert daran, dass im Konzentrationslager Flossenbürg rund 70 Zeugen Jehovas gequält wurden. 12 überlebten die Haft nicht. Bild: Gabi Schönberger
Diese Gedenktafel wird am 22. April 2023 enthüllt. Sie erinnert daran, dass im Konzentrationslager Flossenbürg rund 70 Zeugen Jehovas gequält wurden. 12 überlebten die Haft nicht.

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