Munich Car Attack Injures 30, Suspect Confirmed as Failed Afghan Asylum Seeker

A 24-year-old Afghan man, identified as Farhad N., has been arrested for allegedly ramming his vehicle into a crowd in Munich, injuring at least 28 people, including children. Farhad, who arrived in Germany as an unaccompanied minor in 2016, had his asylum application rejected in 2017 and was supposed to be deported since 2020 but was allowed to stay due to the precarious situation in Afghanistan. Reports indicate he posted Islamist content on social media prior to the attack, leading to an investigation by anti-terrorism units. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has condemned the attack and stated that individuals committing crimes in Germany must expect severe repercussions, including deportation. The incident has raised significant concerns regarding immigration policies and the handling of failed asylum seekers in Germany, especially in light of the upcoming federal elections. Authorities are under scrutiny for their inability to manage deportations effectively, with recent attacks linked to migrants who should have been removed from the country.