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RAF, Mordfälle und die Neuordn

The RAF, Mordfälle und die Neuordn refers to the Red Army Faction (RAF), a far-left militant organization in Germany, and its involvement in various criminal cases and subsequent reorganization efforts. The RAF, active from the 1970s to the 1990s, was responsible for numerous violent acts, including bombings, assassinations, and kidnappings. This timeline highlights key events in the history of the RAF, focusing on significant criminal cases and the eventual reorganization and dissolution of the group.

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The Timeline

1970 — 2023

  1. 1970

    Formation of the RAF

    The Red Army Faction (RAF) was founded in 1970 by Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst Mahler, and Ulrike Meinhof. The group aimed to overthrow the West German government and establish a communist state.
  2. 1972

    The May Offensive

    The RAF conducted a series of bombings known as the May Offensive, targeting U.S. military installations, police stations, and the Springer Press building in Hamburg.
  3. 1977

    German Autumn

    The period known as the German Autumn included the kidnapping and murder of industrialist Hanns Martin Schleyer and the hijacking of Lufthansa Flight 181 by RAF allies.
  4. 1982

    Second Generation RAF

    The second generation of RAF members continued the group's activities, including the assassination of U.S. Army General Frederick J. Kroesen in Heidelberg.
  5. 1984

    Assassination of Ernst Zimmermann

    Ernst Zimmermann, head of the German armaments company MTU, was assassinated by the RAF in his home in Gauting.
  6. 1985

    Bombing of Rhein-Main Air Base

    The RAF, in collaboration with the French group Action Directe, bombed the Rhein-Main Air Base, killing two people and injuring many others.
  7. 1986

    Assassination of Karl Heinz Beckurts

    Karl Heinz Beckurts, a Siemens executive, was assassinated by the RAF in a car bomb attack in Straßlach-Dingharting.
  8. 1989

    Attempted Assassination of Hans Tietmeyer

    The RAF attempted to assassinate Hans Tietmeyer, a senior official at the German Finance Ministry, but the attack failed.
  9. 1991

    Dissolution of the RAF's Third Generation

    The third generation of the RAF saw many members arrested, leading to a significant decline in the group's activities.
  10. 1992

    Assassination of Detlev Karsten Rohwedder

    Detlev Karsten Rohwedder, head of the Treuhandanstalt, was assassinated by the RAF in Düsseldorf.
  11. 1993

    Last Major Attack

    The RAF's last major attack was the bombing of a newly constructed prison in Weiterstadt, causing extensive damage but no casualties.
  12. 1998

    Official Dissolution of the RAF

    The RAF officially announced its dissolution in a letter sent to the Reuters news agency, marking the end of its activities.
  13. 2007

    Publication of RAF, Mordfälle und die Neuordn

    A comprehensive analysis of the RAF's history, criminal cases, and the reorganization efforts was published under the title "RAF, Mordfälle und die Neuordn."
  14. 2012

    Reopening of Unsolved RAF Cases

    German authorities reopened several unsolved RAF-related cases, seeking new leads and evidence to resolve lingering questions.
  15. 2020

    50th Anniversary of the RAF's Formation

    The 50th anniversary of the RAF's formation was marked by various retrospectives and analyses of the group's impact on German society and politics.
  16. 2023

    Documentary Release

    A new documentary titled "RAF, Mordfälle und die Neuordn" was released, offering an in-depth look at the RAF's history and legacy.

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