Saudi Arabia Warned Germany About Attacker Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, Say Reports | Photo: AP Saudi Arabia Warned Germany About Attacker Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, Say Reports | Photo: AP Officials from Saudi Arabia reportedly warned Germany about Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, the man responsible for Friday's attack at the Christmas market in Magdeburg.
As per a report by Financial Times, Saudi authorities repeatedly warned German authorities of the suspected attacker. Authorities tracked the attacker's social media posts and stated that Taleb boasted that "something big will happen in Germany."
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The attacker has been identified as Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a Saudi dissident who has described himself as an ex-Muslim. His social media accounts added to this claim and showed that he was a strict critic of Islam and rallied against Muslim immigration into Europe.
The report further claimed that Taleb was growing hostile to German authorities, whom he believed were trying to censor him.
After leaving Saudi Arabia, Al-Abdulmohsen publicly renounced Islam and created a website to help opponents of the Saudi regime to flee the country, especially women.
Another report from CNN suggested that Saudi Arabia alerted Germany about the man at least three times before the attack, dating back to 2007.
Saudi authorities also added that suspect had harassed Saudis abroad who opposed his political views and became a supporter of the far-right AfD, who are well-known for their opposition to Muslim immigration and their anti-Islamic views.
The first quarter started off on a very strong note for South Korea as they displayed a very attacking brand of hockey. Jihun Yang also converted a penalty corner to give them the lead.
Starting the tournament as clear favourites, Paris Olympics bronze-medallists India haven't disappointed so far, beating hosts China 3-0, Japan 5-1, trouncing Malaysia 8-1 before registering a 3-1 victory against Korea in their last match.
Germany Christmas Market Attack - About The IncidentOn Friday, a driver rammed a car into the crowded Christmas market at Magdeburg, killing at least five people and injuring over 200. At least seven Indian nationals were also injured in the attack.
The motive of the attack is yet to be established by authorities. Following the attackking game, world leaders expressed their shock and condemned the act of violence.