Schledlitz warns: Return of IS returnees is a security risk!
Schledlitz warns: Return of IS returnees is a security risk!
Österreich - FPÖ general secretary Michael Schledlitz has sharply criticized the return of IS returnees to Austria. He described these people as "ticking time bombs", which pose a threat to the safety of the population. According to OTS in favor of the return of people who are clearly opposed to the Islamic State or other have connected Islamist groups. This is done under the guise of a state -organized return that is financed at the expense of taxpayers.
In the context of his criticism, Schinedlitz also requires the withdrawal of citizenship for returnees and calls for a ban on political Islam in Austria. He describes the withdrawal as a "slap in the face of the Austrians" and as a mockery of the victims of Islamist attacks. These statements fall into a time when the discussion about security in Europe is of great explosiveness in view of the increasing number of jihadists who return from conflict areas.Return of IS fighters and the dangers
experts are increasingly warning about the return of detained IS fighters to Europe. Terror researcher Nicolas Stockhammer emphasizes that the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria increases the risks of an uncontrolled return of those fighters. The Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has identified fewer than ten people with Austrian citizenship in camps in Syria, with about half of these people being children, such as The press reported.
Islamism expert Guido Steinberg confirms that the situation in the Syrian prisons, where around 9,000 fighters are detained under US supervision, is at risk that radicalized fighters could be released. The military back of IS in the Middle East is also often viewed as an incentive for a possible wave of returnees. Political scientist Thomas Schmidinger expresses that the situation in Syria is observed closely, whereby it is expected that there is no massive wave of exit as in 2014, but there is the possibility of resurrection of IS.
challenges for the security authorities
The returnees represent a long -term danger, especially if they have been ideologically indoctrinated or militarily trained. According to bpb , the current situation requires security authorities to observe and react to new trends and developments in terrorism. The joint terrorism defense center (GTAZ) plays a central role in Germany to collect and evaluate information to prevent attacks.
The debate about returnees and the measures to combat Islamist terrorism are of crucial importance in times of international instability. It is clear that close cooperation between the responsible authorities is necessary to ensure security in Europe. The protection of the population has top priority, as also emphasized Schledlitz.
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