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Saudi Arabia Warned Germany Multiple Times About Magdeburg Attacker Talib Abdul Mohsen, Permanent Resident for Two Decades

Dec 21, 2024, 09:20 AM

A Saudi source has informed Reuters that Saudi Arabia had previously warned German authorities about the attacker involved in the recent incident in Magdeburg, Germany. The suspect, identified as Talib Abdul Mohsen, had posted extremist views on his personal X account, which raised concerns about threats to peace and security. Saudi Arabia condemned the attack and indicated that it had sought the extradition of the suspect. Abdul Mohsen has been a permanent resident in Germany for two decades. The warnings from Saudi Arabia were reportedly made multiple times prior to the attack, highlighting the ongoing concerns about the suspect's extremist ideologies.