Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack Highlights Security Gaps
In the aftermath of the tragic attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, authorities are facing tough questions regarding the security measures in place.
The attacker used an emergency access lane to drive into the market, killing five and injuring over 200. There are also growing concerns about the suspect’s background, as he had been previously flagged by Saudi Arabia for extreme views, but investigations into his threats were not fully pursued.
Calls are now mounting for social media companies to take stronger action against hate speech after it was revealed that the suspect had made threatening posts on X.
INSIDER | UK
In the aftermath of the tragic attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, authorities are facing tough questions regarding the security measures in place.
The attacker used an emergency access lane to drive into the market, killing five and injuring over 200. There are also growing concerns about the suspect’s background, as he had been previously flagged by Saudi Arabia for extreme views, but investigations into his threats were not fully pursued.
Calls are now mounting for social media companies to take stronger action against hate speech after it was revealed that the suspect had made threatening posts on X.
INSIDER | UK