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Saturday, January 18, 2025

Magdeburg Attack Sparks Political Outcry

Published: 2025-01-16

The tragic attack on the Magdeburg Christmas market, which left six dead and over 300 injured, has raised serious questions about Germany's handling of security threats.

A confidential report from the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) reveals that the attacker, Taleb A.

, had been flagged in 105 incidents since 2013, including threats and warnings from Saudi authorities.

Despite this, he was granted asylum in 2015 and continued to evade strict action.

The report highlights systemic failures across multiple federal and state agencies, with many investigations against him being dropped.

Interior Minister Nancy Faeser now faces intense scrutiny as political leaders demand accountability and reforms to prevent such lapses in the future.