Protest action in Kassel: Air pressure pistol causes police action!

Protest action in Kassel: Air pressure pistol causes police action!

On Friday morning, November 2, 2025, a blockade by four people occurred in Kassel, blocking access to a factory owned by the defense company Rheinmetall. The protesters, consisting of two men and two women, positioned their van across the road in the access area of ​​the company premises and clung to both the road and the vehicle. This action was classified by the police as inadmissible.

Those blocking managed to display banners with messages about the Middle East conflict before the police arrived to clarify the situation. Despite repeated calls to stop their action, the activists ignored the calls and were eventually removed from the road and the van by the police. After their personal details were checked, they were released. The police operation led to the closure of a lane on Holländische Straße in the direction of the city, which led to significant traffic delays. The police are investigating possible crimes or administrative offenses committed by the protesters, as [faz.net](https://www.faz.net/aktuell/rhein-main/kassel-nachbarschaftsstreit-endet-mit-schuss-aus-luft Pistole-aktuelle-nachrichten-aus-frankfurt-hessen-faz-19735361.html) reports.

Context of the protest movements

Such protests are part of a growing global movement that has gained momentum in recent years. There are numerous unrest, protests and movements around the world, which are usually directed against social injustice, lack of equality and fear of restrictions on freedom. The protesters who took action in Kassel are part of a larger tradition that can be observed in many countries, as Statista notes.

The protests in Iran that have been sparked since the death of Mahsa Amini in September 2022 are particularly prominent. The protests were directed against discrimination against women and the authoritarian regime. Similar movements can currently be observed in many parts of the world, including the activities of groups such as “Fridays For Future” or the “Black Lives Matter” movement, which is directed against racism in the USA and other countries.

Protests in international comparison

The phenomenon of protests is not new; it has structural roots that are often deeply anchored in the social and political landscape of the respective countries. For many of these movements, the use of social media is crucial. Information spreads quickly via the Internet and social networks, making it easier to mobilize participants, especially in countries with limited press freedom. This dynamic is evident not only in Iran, but also in the protests in Belarus and Hong Kong, where state repression meets unwanted expression.

Overall, the increasing activity of protest movements documents the ongoing dissatisfaction with existing political and social conditions worldwide. This is also reflected in the actions that took place in Kassel on Friday.

Significant weather phenomena also occurred in Vancouver, British Columbia on the same day. Sunrise began at 7:01:22 a.m. and the appearance of daylight will continue until sunset at 4:50:41 p.m., highlighting the progressive shortening of day lengths in November 2025, sunrise-sunset.org informs.