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WELT investigation: Berlin CSD attacker Abdul Ballout openly mourned by Salafist scene after death
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A WELT investigation reveals that Abdul Ballout, the suspect in an attack on a Christopher Street Day (CSD) event in Berlin, cultivated a massive Islamist following online while under authorities' monitoring. After his death, the Salafist scene openly mourned him, with supporters praising his actions and spreading radical ideas on the internet. The article details how Ballout used digital platforms to amplify extremist ideology, raising concerns about the effectiveness of surveillance and the spread of radicalization in Germany.
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A search at the Berlin attacker's home Source: Sergen Kaya/WELT
While authorities monitor the threat posed by Abdul Ballout, he builds up an enormous Islamist following. He openly spreads radical ideas on the internet. After his death, the Salafist scene mourns. A WELT investigation.
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