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Croatia Charges 23 Over Pro-Nazi Chants Before Soccer Match
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Croatian police have charged 23 people for alleged pro-Nazi and antisemitic chants before a soccer match between Hajduk Split and Ajax. The fans reportedly chanted "Crush the Jews" and "Rise up Adolf" while marching through the town. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation in Croatia and from Israel's embassy. If convicted, the suspects face up to five years in prison, and the club has apologized for the fans' behavior.
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- 23 people charged by Croatian police for pro-Nazi and antisemitic chants.
- Chants included "Crush the Jews" and "Rise up Adolf" before a Hajduk Split vs. Ajax match.
- The incident has drawn strong condemnation from Croatian officials and Israel's embassy.
- Suspects face up to five years in prison if convicted.
- Hajduk Split fans have a history of ultranationalist displays.
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