


Munich Car Attack: Authorities Investigate Islamic Extremism Motive Behind Protest Ramming
A 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker deliberately drove into a crowd at a Munich protest, injuring 36 as authorities investigate potential Islamic extremist motives.
Overview
On February 16, 2025, in Munich, Afghan asylum seeker Farhad N., 24, intentionally rammed his car into a trade union protest, injuring 36. Prosecutors suspect an Islamist motive based on his statements and social media activity, although no ties to extremist groups have been uncovered. The suspect, who arrived as an unaccompanied minor in 2016, was arrested and faces 36 counts of attempted murder. The incident occurred just hours before key political figures arrived for the Munich Security Conference. The attack has intensified scrutiny over Germany's immigration policies amid rising tensions prior to federal elections.
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