Movement 2 June - History

History

Rising from the ashes of political group Kommune 1 and violent extremist group Tupamaros West-Berlin, Movement 2 June was formed in 1971. In contrast to the Red Army Faction, Movement 2 June was motivated by anarchist incentives rather than Marxist ones. This organization derived their name from the date that German university student Benno Ohnesorg was killed by police in 1967. Participating in a protest of Germany’s meeting with Iran, Ohnesorg was shot when the protest became aggressive. His death propelled the left-wing movement in West Germany, influencing politicians, political activist groups, and violent extremist groups. Although the organization never became particularly notorious, Movement 2nd June was most recognized in the first phase of German post-World War II terrorism.