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Poland marks 85th anniversary of WWII Jedwabne pogrom of Jews amid far-right protests
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Poland marks 85th anniversary of WWII Jedwabne pogrom of Jews amid far-right protests

Poland marked the 85th anniversary of the Jedwabne pogrom, a mass killing of Jews by local Poles during World War II under Nazi occupation. The event was attended by Polish and Jewish leaders, international diplomats, and officials, including representatives from the Polish parliament, the president, and the country's chief rabbi. Far-right protesters, led by Grzegorz Braun, opposed the commemoration, displaying banners that accused the official narrative of being 'Jewish lies' and claiming Poles are wrongly blamed for Nazi crimes. The U.S. ambassador to Poland acknowledged the tragedy but emphasized that Jedwabne was an exception rather than the norm in occupied Poland, noting many Poles helped Jews during the war. Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski linked the commemoration to the upcoming anniversary of the Volhynia massacres, in which Ukrainian nationalists killed tens of thousands of Poles, and urged nations to reflect on historical crimes.

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Poland marks 85th anniversary of WWII Jedwabne pogrom of Jews amid far-right protests

Poland marked the 85th anniversary of the Jedwabne pogrom, a mass killing of Jews by local Poles during World War II under Nazi occupation. The event was attended by Polish and Jewish leaders, international diplomats, and officials, including representatives from the Polish parliament, the president, and the country's chief rabbi. Far-right protesters, led by Grzegorz Braun, opposed the commemoration, displaying banners that accused the official narrative of being 'Jewish lies' and claiming Poles are wrongly blamed for Nazi crimes. The U.S. ambassador to Poland acknowledged the tragedy but emphasized that Jedwabne was an exception rather than the norm in occupied Poland, noting many Poles helped Jews during the war. Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski linked the commemoration to the upcoming anniversary of the Volhynia massacres, in which Ukrainian nationalists killed tens of thousands of Poles, and urged nations to reflect on historical crimes.

Bias read (Center): The article presents multiple perspectives, including the commemoration of the pogrom, the presence of diverse political and religious figures, and the counter-protest by far-right groups. It includes quotes from both Jewish and Polish officials, as well as the U.S. ambassador, providing balanced,多方

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