Afghan Asylum Seeker Injures 28 in Munich Car Ramming during Demonstration

A car driven by a 24-year-old Afghan asylum-seeker injured at least 28 people when it plowed into a labor union demonstration in Munich, Germany, on February 13. Authorities suspect the incident was a deliberate attack, occurring just ahead of the February 23 federal election, where immigration and security issues have become focal points in the campaign. The driver was known to police for previous offenses and had his asylum application rejected, but he had not been deported due to security concerns in Afghanistan. Officers apprehended the suspect after firing a shot at the vehicle, confirming that some of the injuries were serious. The attack has raised alarm given a series of violent incidents involving immigrants in recent months, prompting calls for stricter immigration policies. Bavarian officials have expressed solidarity with the victims and emphasized the need for law and order in the wake of the attack.