German Muslims “Alarmed”
Germany has a very real problem with Islamofascist cells and sympathizers; we’ve reported numerous arrests and investigations here at LGF. Now the German government is planning to create a central database on suspected radical Islamists—and German Muslim groups, rather than cooperating to eliminate the threats, are “concerned:” Muslims Alarmed as Germany Plans Islamist Database.
Authorities are investigating about 150 cases involving alleged Islamic militants, and have conducted several prominent trials.
But a Muslim leader, reacting to news of the database, said innocent Muslims risked falling under suspicion unless the term ‘Islamist’ was properly defined.
“When you speak about Islamism, you have to clarify what you mean by it. We are concerned that every Muslim could fall under this catch-all term, which is unacceptable,” said Nadeem Elyas, chairman of the Central Council of Muslims in Germany.
“We’re worried that people may be caught up arbitrarily who have nothing to do with terrorism. By arbitrarily, I mean at the discretion of officials or authorities, which would be a violation of data protection rules.”