The Bavarian Ministry of the Interior has issued a decree ordering the retrial of persons who were not punished, or received light sentences, for crimes against Jews during the Nazi regime, the Frankfurt radio reports.
Attacks on Jews, destruction of Jewish property and participation in the desecration and burning of synagogues are among the offenses for which punishment will be sought.
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