- World savior advocate: "Isn't it feasible to safeguard the entire globe?"
Following the tragic incident in Solingen, where three individuals lost their lives and eight others were injured, prominent author and Islam expert Ahmad Mansour voiced his concerns about Germany's immigration policy. He shared his thoughts in an interview with WDR5, expressing his disappointment in the past lack of commitment in combating extremist Islam. Although he acknowledges the need to aid refugees escaping conflict, he believes stricter controls are necessary to prevent potential terrorists from entering the country. Mansour bluntly stated, "We can't shoulder the world's burdens."
On that fateful Friday evening, a 26-year-old individual, originally from Syria, is under investigation by the Federal Prosecutor's Office, accused of murder and involvement in the terrorist organization Islamic State (IS). The suspect has been in custody since Sunday evening.
Mansour emphasized, "The government has a responsibility to safeguard its population." The situation is characterized by immense doubt and uncertainty. Mansour attributes these concerns to a fault in Germany's approach to integrating immigrants. Even those with positive intentions at the start can wind up in segregated societies and succumb to radicalization, especially when they're not given sufficient support and municipalities struggle to cope.
"It's not the quantity of migrants arriving in Germany that matters, but the quality of our society's integration capacity," Mansour clarified.
Born as a Palestinian in Israel, Mansour has devoted himself to various social initiatives aimed at countering extremism. This includes working with families of radicalized youth, defectors, and convicted terrorists.
Mansour suggested that Germany should consider improving its integration policies in Cologne, as he believes the city's approach has contributed to the radicalization of some immigrants. Following his relocation to Cologne, Mansour became actively involved in local initiatives aimed at combating extremism.
