Somali Refugee Who Helped Stop Knife Attacker Granted Temporary Stay in Germany

Ahmed Mohamed Odowaa, a key witness in the Aschaffenburg investigation, will not be deported for now and can apply for a work permit, the Bavarian Interior Ministry confirms.

• Ahmed Mohamed Odowaa, a Somali refugee, played a crucial role in apprehending the attacker during the January 22 knife attack in Aschaffenburg, which left two dead and three injured.
• The Bavarian Interior Ministry announced that Odowaa will not be deported to Italy under the Dublin Regulation for the time being due to his role as a key witness in the ongoing investigation.
• Odowaa is now eligible to apply for a work permit, which could enhance his chances of securing long-term residency in Germany.
• Public support for Odowaa has surged, with over 45,000 signatures on petitions opposing his deportation and advocating for his right to stay.
• Odowaa is set to receive the Christophorus Medal in May for his bravery, recognized as a significant act of civil courage by Bavarian officials.

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