Published on Sep 12, 2014
Germany banned images and activities
linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham on Friday, including
social media support and display of the militant group's signature black
flag. Germany's Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere said that ignoring
the ban - which also covers participating in demonstrations or
supporting the group financially - is a crime with immediate effect. He
called ISIS - which has waged a bloody campaign through Iraq and Syria -
a threat to Germany. ISIS has used glossy propaganda videos and a
sophisticated social media approach to lure in recruits. Officials in
Germany welcomed Friday's move but urged more measures to halt
extremists' activities. An estimated 400 Germans have traveled to Syria
and Iraq to fight with ISIS, sparking fears jihadists could return home
and carry out terror attacks. Friday's move is Germany's latest attempt
to stamp out symbols of "unconstitutional organizations," including
swastikas.
Friday, September 12, 2014
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