Carnival alarm: IS threatened to celebrate in Cologne and Nuremberg!

Carnival alarm: IS threatened to celebrate in Cologne and Nuremberg!

In the middle of the festivities of the upcoming carnival season, a worrying threat has appeared in Germany. The Islamic State (IS) called for attacks during the carnival celebrations. This gives rise to serious security considerations, especially in the cities of Cologne and Nuremberg, which have been identified as special destinations. It is an extremely precarious situation that makes both the authorities and the citizens on alert.

According to a report by Bild in particular apply on the old market in Cologne, the carnival party from Greenkomm in Cologne, as well as the Rose Monday celebration in Nuremberg as potential destinations for the attacks. In addition, the event such as the “Festival of Love” in Rotterdam is targeted. The police, state security and the protection of the constitution are already informed about the threat and intensively check the safety precautions, while the exact details remain secret so as not to warn possible perpetrators.

growing radicalization and mobilization

A state protector has reported that increasing mobilization and radicalization among Islamists can be observed. The IS uses the Internet as a platform to motivate self -bladicalized individual offenders. In particular on the terror side "Al Saif Media", specific views were published in which people are founded to pass their fellow human beings. This illustrates the serious danger that society faces.

The women's carnival usually attracts hundreds of thousands of people who are considered "soft goals". Anti-terrorist investigators are concerned about the radicalization of young Muslims, especially through social media such as TikTok and Instagram. A real safety entitlement cannot be guaranteed; It is even emphasized that "100 % protection" is impossible at large events. This uncertainty encourages the authorities to carefully pay attention to changes in the behavior of young people, but without falling into a general panic.

demands for more effective measures

The founding member of the Alhambra Society for international understanding, Eren Güvercin, expresses that terrorists want to destabilize the feeling of security in Germany and Europe and do not distinguish between Muslims and non-Muslims. Güvercin emphasizes that the propaganda campaigns of IS, especially on young people, must not be underestimated. These developments have been particularly worrying since October 7, the day of the Hamas attack on Israel. The perpetrators are getting younger and younger, which is a significant challenge.

The discussion about the responsibility of social media becomes louder. Güvercin calls for a long -term strategy against Islamism because the mere extinguishing of content is not sufficient. Platform operators such as TikKOK in particular would have to be taken responsibility to ensure effective prevention measures. A new approach in prevention is urgently necessary to reduce the threat and to guarantee the security of the citizens during the festivities.