The Solingen Attack refers to a racially motivated assault that occurred in Solingen, Germany, on May 29, 1993. In this incident, a far-right extremist group set fire to a house inhabited by a Turkish family, resulting in the deaths of five members of that family, including three children. The attack was part of a broader pattern of violence and discrimination against immigrants, particularly from Turkey, in Germany during the early 1990s. The Solingen Attack is significant as it highlights issues related to xenophobia, racism, and the rise of far-right ideologies in Europe, prompting public outcry and discussions about immigration and integration policies in Germany. The incident is often remembered as a tragic example of hate crimes in contemporary history.
A festival in Solingen celebrating the city's 650th anniversary turned tragic on August 23, 2024, due to a knife attack that resulted in three deaths and eight injuries. The "Islamic…