Magdeburg's grief: Death driver moved to Berlin - security in danger!
Magdeburg's grief: Death driver moved to Berlin - security in danger!
In a worrying development, Taleb A., the alleged death driver of the devastating attack, was moved from the Leipzig correctional facility to an institution in Berlin. This safety relocation, which was confirmed by a spokeswoman for the Berlin Senate Department for Justice and Consumer Protection, was based on several provocations that he recorded during his detention. Taleb A., a 50-year-old man from Saudi Arabia, made the headlines before Christmas in 2022 when he raced into a group of people with his car and took six people, including a nine-year-old boy and five women between the ages of 45 and 75. Over 300 other people were injured, which made the incident a tragic catastrophe.He was brought to Berlin with a helicopter under strict security conditions, accompanied by special forces. The Attorney General in Naumburg plans to complete its graduation in the coming summer, which could lead to the indictment against Taleb A. Interestingly, he had previously been moved from Saxony-Anhalt to Saxony, based on problems with his eating behavior, which gave rise to further concerns about his terms of detention.
commemoration of the victims
On Saturday evening, a moving memorial event for the victims of the attack took place in the Magdeburg cathedral, in which several hundred people took part. Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Prime Minister Reiner Haseloff were affected and emphasized the need to commemorate the victims. Bishop Gerhard Feige expressed grief and anger about the attack, while state bishop Friedrich Kramer called not to leave the violent offender. In front of the cathedral, candles and flowers reminded of the tragic events. In addition, the bells of all churches in Magdeburg heralded exactly 24 hours after the attack to pay respect for the victims.
The prayer was accompanied by pastoral teams who provided discussions for affected citizens. The sympathy was overwhelming and numerous people gathered in front of the cathedral to pursue the service on a video screen. Prime Minister Haseloff described the incident as a disaster for the city and for Germany, and the attack is inevitably perceived as a memory of the similar attack in Berlin in 2016, in which twelve people died.
security situation on Christmas markets
In view of the tragic incidents, the question of the security situation arises at Christmas markets. NRW Interior Minister Herbert Reul commented and pointed out to an "abstract high danger" by Islamist terror. Events in the Middle East contribute to a general worry. Reul underlined that citizens do not have to be afraid of visiting the Christmas markets because the security authorities are well networked and are in constant exchange.The union of the police in NRW calls for measures such as more personnel, better technology, changes in the law and financial support to increase the security situation. The Cologne police also emphasized that vigilance is a top priority. The organizers of the Christmas markets in Cologne have also adapted and developed security plans in order to be able to react quickly in crisis situations. The coming weeks are all about security and commemoration.
It remains to be seen how the situation will develop and what measures the authorities take to ensure the safety of citizens.
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