German police probe market attack security and warnings
German police are facing increasing pressure and public anger after a gunman drove a speeding car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, killing five people and injuring more than 200. Chancellor Olaf Schulz, regional leaders and politicians are under public criticism, with some angered by criticism of security breaches. protection. > The suspect has been arrested and sent to prison on charges of murder, attempted murder and wounding. Magdeburg Christmas market attack
Scene: Witnesses hear noise and broken glass
Normally at this time of year, the squares of the German city are full of shoppers and people enjoy drinking alcohol, but this year the atmosphere is very different. With sadness, with bewilderment, with astonishment. “hau ab” is a very important form of the word “lost”.
Some people seem angry about the security breaches. Others seem simply annoyed and angry with Germany’s political leaders. The crowd broke into the market and 12 people were killed.
The Christmas market is now surrounded by a type of barrier – usually made of large rocks like the one in Magdeburg. The gap between the barriers is large enough for emergency vehicles to pass. The evacuation route approved by all relevant authorities. “To be able to leave the area safely and quickly,” he said.
“Perhaps this is something that cannot be prevented,” he added.
Germany news Dr Taleb al-Abdulmohsen arrived in Germany in 2006 and was declared a refugee in 2016 after fleeing persecution. The idea of cooperation and solidarity in the Gulf state was seen as a threat, “But a year has passed since that conversation.” >
One of the reports is thought to have come from the suspect’s home country, Saudi Arabia. A report warned that Abdul Mohsen had an “extremely negative sentiment”.
However, a counter-terrorism expert told the BBC that the Saudis may have been spreading misinformation to undermine attempts to help young Saudi women. BKA chairman Holger Münch, who is seeking asylum in Germany, told public broadcaster ZDF that his agency had received a notification from Saudi Arabia in November 2023. “There were a lot of contacts with the authorities, insults and even threats, but we are not aware of any bad behaviour,” he added.
