Knife Attack in Germany Leaves Two Dead, Including a Child, as Immigration Debate Intensifies

A 28-year-old Afghan asylum seeker, known for mental health issues, was arrested after a deadly attack in a Bavarian park, raising questions about immigration policies ahead of elections.

• The attack occurred on January 22, 2025, in Schöntal Park, Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, killing a 2-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man who intervened to protect children.
• The suspect, Enamullah O., a 28-year-old Afghan asylum seeker, had a history of mental health issues and prior violent incidents, with no evidence of radicalization found in his residence.
• The suspect had been ordered to leave Germany in December 2024 but remained in the country; authorities are under scrutiny for their handling of his case.
• The incident has heightened political tensions in Germany, with immigration and security policy becoming central topics ahead of the February 23 legislative elections.
• Far-right party AfD has called for mass deportations, while Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned the attack as a 'terrible act of violence' and demanded accountability for the suspect's continued presence in Germany.

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