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Neo-Nazi scandal rocks German military

An officer in an elite German military group has been accused of having strong ties to neo-nazi parties within the country. The military had been investigating the officer for years and has now barred him from serving, he will leave his post in one week. Two other soldiers in the group are also being investigated for the same reasons.

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Mon Dec 02 - DW

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