Auschwitz-Birkenau

• 75 years after liberation, survivors return to Auschwitz for memorial ceremony

  Survivors of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp gathered Monday for commemorations marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the camp, using the testimony of survivors to warn about the signs of rising anti-Semitism and hatred in the world today.

  World

  Jan 27, 2020
  
• Toronto Holocaust survivor has a warning to the next generation: ‘It can happen again’

  Joseph Gottdenker, 77, said that he hopes his visit to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the camp's liberation will help educate others about the magnitude of the Holocaust and other genocides around the world.

  World

  Jan 26, 2020
  
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• Merkel describes ‘deep shame’ during 1st visit to Auschwitz as German leader

  Merkel noted that her visit comes amid rising anti-Semitism and historical revisionism and vowed that Germany would not tolerate anti-Semitism.

  World

  Dec 6, 2019
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• American man tried to steal item from Auschwitz, police say

  The 37-year-old has been charged with attempted theft of an item of cultural importance, according to a police spokeswoman.

  World

  Mar 31, 2019
• Auschwitz memorial tweets warning amid U.S. racial divisions

  The message was posted in several languages two days after Trump made comments which appeared to rationalize the actions of neo-Nazis and white supremacists who marched in Virginia.

  World

  Aug 17, 2017