Deadly Berlin Market Attack Should be Considered Act of Terrorism: Merkel

German chancellor Angela Merkel said that Berlin Christmas market attack should be considered as terrorist attack.


"We still don't know for certain many details of this event but we have to proceed from the current presumption that it was a terrorist attack," Merkel told reporters in Berlin.

 "I know it would be particularly unbearable for all of us if it were confirmed that a person who requested protection and asylum in Germany had been behind this," the chancellor said.

She added this would be unfair to Germans who provide assistance daily at refugee shelters as well as to asylum seekers who genuinely need protection and do their best to integrate.
[sputniknews.com]
20/12/16
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