Munich Attack: Afghan perpetrator praised as 'best Muslim' by friend before deadly car rampage

Published Aug 6, 04:33 PM UTC

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Farhad N., an Afghan national, killed a mother and her two-year-old child during a terrorist car rampage in Munich. The attack left 43 people injured, many of whom remain severely affected. During the sentencing, the perpetrator's extremist mindset was revealed. A friend had previously praised him as the 'best Muslim,' highlighting the radicalization that preceded the horrific act. The case underscores the challenges of identifying and preventing lone-wolf terrorism.

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Farhad N. (center) Source: Sven Hoppe/dpa

Farhad N. killed a mother and her two-year-old toddler during his terrorist rampage with a car. Many of the 43 injured remain severely affected to this day. During the sentencing, the Afghan's mindset was revealed.

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Original headline: Vor Farhad N.s Horrortat lobte ihn eine Freundin als „besten Moslem“

Original language: DE

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