Munich Car-Ramming Attack Investigated as Islamist Extremism
A 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker confessed to deliberately driving into a trade union demonstration, injuring 36 people, with evidence pointing to a religious motive.
- The suspect, Farhad Noori, admitted to intentionally ramming his car into a crowd of 1,500 demonstrators in Munich, injuring 36 people, including a two-year-old child.
- Authorities believe the attack was motivated by Islamist extremism, citing the suspect's statements, social media activity, and religious expressions during his arrest.
- Investigators found no evidence linking Noori to any organized extremist group or accomplices, and no signs of mental illness were identified.
- The attack occurred during heightened security for the Munich Security Conference and amidst debates over immigration ahead of Germany's February 23 election.
- German leaders, including President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, condemned the attack, while political parties used the incident to amplify calls for stricter immigration policies.
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