Magdeburg attack exposes dark side of social media radicalization
A 50-year-old doctor from Saudi Arabia, the perpetrator of the attack in Magdeburg, left disturbing traces of his activity on social media. The newspaper "Spiegel" cites the man's hate-filled posts, who attacked during the holiday market on Friday.
The perpetrator of the attack in Magdeburg claimed he was being persecuted by the German police due to prejudices against immigrants while simultaneously supporting the right-wing party AfD.
The left are crazy. We need AfD to protect the police from them — he wrote on the X platform.
The attack in Magdeburg resulted in the deaths of five people and many injuries. The perpetrator, Taleb A., a psychiatrist, was known for his criticism of Islam and support of the AfD. His posts were extremely aggressive and filled with hatred towards Germans. In August 2024, he wrote in Arabic that if they wanted war, they would have it.
His posts also contained threats and accusations against the German authorities of persecution. The man also posted controversial photos and videos, which indicated his radicalization.
Accused Germans of persecution. Saudi Arabia warned them
Taleb A. had been living in Germany since 2006. Initially, he worked in a correctional facility in Bernburg and was not known to the authorities at that time. Before the attack, Saudi Arabia had reportedly warned Germany of the potential threat. The motives of Taleb A. remain unclear.
His actions sparked international outrage, and the international community expressed solidarity with Germany. Media outlets like "Spiegel" and "Welt" point to serious mental health issues of the perpetrator, which could have been a motive for the attack.
