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Already about 200 alleged jihadists returned to Germany from Syria and Iraq – said the head of the German counter-intelligence Hans-Georg Maassen at the European Police Congress in Berlin.
In view of about 70 people from this group is suspected that in Iraq or Syria participated in the armed struggle and participated in the criminal acts – Maassen said. However, to get evidence to support these claims is as difficult as to monitor suspects. – Supervise them for around the clock is virtually impossible – the head of counterintelligence.
The German authorities estimate that, of approx. 600 people who left Germany in the areas covered by the armed conflict of the Middle East, about 70 dead, of which 10 are suicide bombers. Back in mid-January, the German Interior Ministry reported about 150-180 dżihadystach German, who returned to the country.
In early February, the German government approved a draft law introducing penalties for attempting to leave the country in order to take part in the fighting on the side of the jihadists Syria and Iraq. The document also provides for penalties for financial support for terrorism.
The amendment of the German Criminal Code is the result of a resolution adopted by the UN in September, requiring member states to strengthen the provisions of the fight against terrorism.
Germany: About 200 suspected jihadists returned to the country – Republic
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