Germany Thwarts ISIS-Linked Attack on Swedish Parliament

March 19, 2024
Germany Thwarts ISIS-Linked Attack on Swedish Parliament
  • German federal prosecutor Jens Rommel ordered the arrest of two Afghan nationals, Ibrahim M.-G. and Ramin N., in Thuringia on terrorism suspicions.

  • The suspects reportedly planned a terrorist attack on the Swedish Parliament, motivated by retaliation for Quran burnings in Sweden and other Scandinavian countries.

  • Ibrahim M.-G. and Ramin N. are believed to be connected with ISIS, having raised funds for the organization, planned the attack in detail, and attempted to acquire weapons.

  • The German federal prosecutor announced that the suspects are to face the Federal Court of Justice for arrest warrants and pre-trial detention.

  • Germany's Federal Minister of the Interior highlighted the persistent danger of Islamist terrorism and the importance of continued preventative measures.

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