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A chilling attack near Berlin’s Pride festival has left one dead and several injured as a van rammed into the crowd, followed by stabbing spree — with suspect Abdul Ballout still on the loose. The assault, occurring just after a vibrant parade celebrating LGBTQ+ rights, has shattered the city’s sense of safety and unity. A gay Muslim police officer, Ali Darwich, shares the deep personal toll, fearing rising hate and division, yet calling for Berliners to stand together. LGBTQ+ advocates warn of a troubling uptick in anti-queer violence across Germany, viewing this as a targeted political message. Yet amid the grief, communities rally — leaving flowers and affirming their refusal to be silenced, pledging to keep fighting for their rights and place in society.

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