Germany Mourns Christmas Market Attack, Fears of Backlash Fuel Concerns

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Thousands gathered in Germany to mourn the victims of a car-ramming attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, where five people, including a nine-year-old boy, were killed. Grief-stricken civilians express fears that the tragedy could exacerbate societal divisions and fuel anti-immigration sentiment. Meanwhile, Germany's interior minister and intelligence officials are set to face scrutiny in a parliamentary committee over potential security lapses, as authorities acknowledge receiving multiple warnings about the Saudi-born attacker, Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, last year.

A moment of silence in Germany, as thousands of mourners gathered to pay tribute, days after a car-ramming attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg. Five people died, including a nine-year old boy. Grief-stricken civilians said they fear the rampage could deepen divisions and fuel anti-immigration sentiment.

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