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Islamic State supporter Abdul Ballout carried out attack at Germany's Christopher Street Day event
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An Islamic State (IS) supporter named Abdul Ballout carried out an attack on a Christopher Street Day (CSD) event in Germany. The investigation file reveals that Ballout had been conspicuous as a teenager and had been imprisoned in Lebanon. Despite these warning signs, German security architecture failed to prevent the attack. This analysis examines the blind spots in German counter-terrorism efforts that allowed the attack to occur.
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This photo was used in the manhunt for Ballout Source: Berlin Police / dpa
An IS supporter carries out an attack on the CSD. The investigation file shows: The perpetrator was already conspicuous as a teenager and was imprisoned in Lebanon. Why German security architecture still could not prevent this attack. An analysis.
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