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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Suspect in German Christmas Market Attack Charged With Multiple Murders
Caption: Suspect in German Christmas Market Attack Charged With Multiple Murders. A suspect has been charged with multiple counts of murder and attempted murder following a car attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, that left five dead and injured dozens, Reuters reports. The incident occurred Friday evening, with the attacker driving onto the market grounds via emergency exit points and hitting over 200 people within three minutes. The suspect is a 50-year-old psychiatrist from Saudi Arabia, identified in media as Taleb A., who has lived in Germany for nearly 20 years. The deceased include a nine-year-old boy and four women aged 52, 45, 75, and 67. Approximately 40 of the injured remain in serious or critical condition. Residents paid respects at the scene, with flowers and a commemorative sign bearing the word "Why?" drawing tearful mourners throughout the weekend. Far-right protests in Magdeburg followed the attack, with over 2,000 attendees displaying banners calling for "remigration" and opposing immigration policies. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser vowed to leave no stone unturned in the investigation, describing the attack as "unbelievably cruel and brutal." Authorities said the suspect had voiced anti-Islamic rhetoric, criticized German authorities, and expressed support for the far-right AfD party and U.S. billionaire Elon Musk on social media. Saudi Arabia reportedly flagged concerns about the suspect’s social media posts to German authorities, which are now under scrutiny for ignoring specific warnings. Calls for improved security coordination between federal and state authorities have intensified, with political parties demanding reforms ahead of Germany’s February elections. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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