Almost a decade ago, UAE Foreign Minister, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, warned EU governments of what would happen if they continued down their path of suicidal altruism by inviting dangerous fanatics into their countries. They should have listened, as there have been at least seven attacks on Christmas markets in recent years, four in Germany and three in France.
(in 2014, when Christmas markets weren't hit yet, I took the above photo from München's rooftops)
Now, after the Magdeburg's Christmas market attack, many European policy-makers try to deny the connection between mass migration and acts of terrorism. But there are evidence that before the migration crisis such attacks did not happen in Europe.
Molto vero,buonanotte.
ReplyDeleteThe issue of migration and its potential link to terrorism is complex and multifaceted, and it evokes strong emotions on all sides. Your reflection on the warnings given by UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan almost a decade ago highlights a perspective that many have debated over the years.
ReplyDeleteThe tragic attacks on Christmas markets in Europe have indeed left a mark on the collective consciousness, and it is understandable why these events raise concerns about safety and security. The photograph you took from München's rooftops in 2014 captures a time before these incidents became a part of the narrative.
This is the result of unchecked mass immigration. That's why the United Kingdom left the EU and other countries will do the same.
DeleteActually, as you mentioned, this is an issue not easy to deal with.
Thank you for sharing your interesting point of view!
es terrible la migración el deseo de poder y el dinero como destruyen nuestras sociedades. Te deseo una feliz navidad para ti y tu familia. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThanks. Same to you :-)
DeleteHello, Giorgio! I know about the Magdeburg's Christmas market attack. It's a real tragedy! This should not happen again.
ReplyDeleteI'm afraid it will happen again, as if German citizens, who are raped by migrants and slaughtered at Christmas Markets, were to speak out against mass migration they would face harsher penalties than actual migrants committing crimes.
DeleteI congratulate you with all my heart on this bright holiday - Merry Christmas! I wish that only love lives in your heart, and that your soul is filled with light, warmth and sincerity. Be more tolerant of each other and do selflessly good deeds. May God protect you and your home!
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with all those who have lost loved ones, have injured love ones and all who have been affected by this attack.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
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I can't believe that the killer had been working as a psychiatrist in Bernburg.
DeleteI don't believe that a doctor can be a terrorist and a murderer either. A doctor is a noble and merciful profession.
Delete...this is a sad state of affairs.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is!
DeleteMeanwhile, I've heard of the woman being burned alive on a NYC subway after being set on fire by a migrant from Guatemala.
I read about the attack in Germany, so sad. I don't understand why things like this happen??? Apparently the guy who did it was on the police radar anyway? So sad.
ReplyDeleteYes, the killer already was on the police radar, as German autorities had received multiple warnings about the suspect. Unfortunately, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry warnings about Christmas market suspect were ignored. It seems that German police didn't act upon the warnings, although in recent months the killer, Al-Abdulmohsen, exhibited a growing hostility to the German authorities, whom he accused of trying to censor him.
DeleteThank you for sharing your comment, Ananka :-)
Sadly, the fanatics arrive with the people fleeing terror and just trying to make a better life.
ReplyDeleteMost people fleed from wars and famine. But a few fanatics crossed EU border after they had escaped from prisons where the members of terrorist groups were being held.
DeleteWhat I don't understand is why every time that happen things like this, we hear the police, media and so on, telling us that the killer was well known and controlled by the police but at the end he always can do what we have seen. How is it possible?
ReplyDeleteSaudi Arabia's authorities had warned their German counterparts about Al Abdulmohsen on several occasions.
DeleteNo judge took the responsibility to proceed with the extradition.
ReplyDeleteWhy was there no response despite warnings?
I don't understand it.
My thoughts are with the families of those affected by the attack.
Saudi Arabia requested the extradition of Al Abdulmohsen from Germany. But German authorities refused, citing concerns for the man’s safety should he return.
DeleteI think if a judge were to agree on the extradition or repatriation of a potentially dangerous migrant, he/she would be called a fascist by the media system. Consequently, his/her professional career would be ruined.
With reference to mass, illegal and unchecked immigration, policy-makers' hypocrisy of altruism is destroying the main European countries.
Thank you for your interesting question :-)
On December 17, an Uzbek immigrant recruited by Ukraine killed General Igor Kirillov and Major Ilya Polikarpov in Moscow.
ReplyDeleteOn December 21, Ukrainian drones fired at the homes of residents of Kazan. This is the city where the BRICS summit was held in 2024.
A photo of a 35-story building (the tallest building in Kazan) with damaged apartments of residents resembles the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001. Zelensky is no different from Bin Laden.
He is the Ukrainian Bin Laden.
The EU is happy about the terrorist attacks in Russia.
The EU supports them. Isn't the EU afraid that after Russia's victory, terrorist attacks on EU territory will be committed by the remaining Ukrainian terrorists?
1. You are still speaking about Russia's victory, as you haven't
Deleteunderstood yet that Washington and Moscow have already
reached a secret agreement on Ukraine-Russia peace deal.
Didn't you noticed that Russian war ships left the military
naval base in Syria when the President Bashar al-Assad was leaving the capital Damascus ?
Moscow government already knew everything and agreed
on this. Bashar al-Assad's political asylum issued by Russia was also planned between Moscow and Washington. But you don't understand these points.
2. You haven't understood yet that the former comedian
Zelensky is not a terrorist. He simply is a Washington's
puppet.
3. You haven't understood yet that the EU isn't happy about
terrorist attack in Russia's territory. How can you say this?
How can you say that the EU supports terrorist attacks?
There isn't any evidence yet.
I like sharing points of view, but I don't like your hysterical behaviour.
End of the discussion!
Giorgio, I am afraid you are mistaken.
Delete1. There were NO any negotiations between Russia and the USA.
2. Russian ships and planes did NOT leave Syria. Our military bases remained in Syria.
3. I heard the speeches of the leaders of Brussel. They rejoiced at the murder of the general who created the vaccines against coronavirus and Ebola. He was a famous scientist.
Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteIt's sad to see Christmas markets, which are meant to be a joyful part of the holiday season, targeted by attacks. It's a tough issue, and while it's important to look at the connection between migration and security, we also need to find a way to keep our values intact and keep people safe. Let's hope that future policies can keep these traditions alive without the fear of attacks.
ReplyDeleteI also hope people will not be afraid to enjoy street markets during the four weeks of Advent. French and German Christmas markets are well know also by tourists, as local vendors sell their hand made crafts (especially ornaments and other Christmas decor) and artisan food and drinks.
DeleteAccording to a British online newpaper (The Independent, that's its name), Christmas markets date to the Late Middle Ages in the German-speaking part of Europe. And the older Christmas market can be found in Wien (1296).
I don't think that the killer acted alone. I don't think he is mad ... it is all too clear that they want to destroy our identity and our tradition.
Thank you for your interesting comment, Veronica.