Germany deports Iraqi over ‘terror’ suspicion The 20-year-old was suspected of planning a 'terrorist attack' targeting a Christmas market in eastern Germany. He has been permanently banned from reentering the country.

December 16, 2023   

(Deutsche Welle) A 20-year-old Iraqi has been deported back to his home country after German authorities suspected he was planning a “terrorist attack,” Germany’s Interior Ministry announced on Saturday.

The Interior Ministry of the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt accused the unnamed man of planning a “serious act of violence.” He has been permanently banned from entering Germany.

What did authorities say about the suspect?

German authorities said the suspect lived in Saxony-Anhalt but worked in Lower Saxony.

The police received a tip regarding the suspect, suggesting he was planning a “serious attack” on a Christmas market, media reported.

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