Teacher murdered by refugee

A German teacher was murdered by a refugee in a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through the country. (Der Tagesspiegel)

The victim, a 47-year-old woman, was found dead in her apartment in the town of Kandel, Rhineland-Palatinate, on Tuesday morning.

Police have arrested a 27-year-old Afghan man in connection with the murder. The suspect is believed to have known the victim, and the motive for the killing is still under investigation.

The incident has sparked outrage and concern in Germany, where there have been a number of high-profile cases of violence involving refugees in recent years.

In 2016, a 15-year-old Afghan refugee was convicted of murdering a 19-year-old German woman in the city of Freiburg.

And in 2017, a 22-year-old Afghan refugee was sentenced to life in prison for killing a 31-year-old German man in the city of Hamburg.

The latest murder has reignited the debate about the integration of refugees into German society. Some argue that more needs to be done to help refugees integrate, while others say that the focus should be on preventing further violence.

The German government has condemned the murder and pledged to do everything possible to bring the perpetrator to justice.

Chancellor Angela Merkel said that the incident was a "terrible crime" and that the government would "not tolerate such acts of violence".

Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said that the government would "intensify its efforts to combat violence and hatred" in the country.