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Government officials and local residents attended a solemn Mass Sunday to honor a child and a man killed in a knife attack in Germany. The attack is politically sensitive a month before Germany's national election as migration policy is among the top campaign issues.
A 2-year-old boy of Moroccan origin, who was part of a group of kindergarten children, was killed, along with a 41-year-old German man who apparently intervened to protect the children in a city park. The suspect is a 28-year-old former asylum-seeker from Afghanistan who had been told to leave Germany. Officials said he had received psychiatric treatment and there was no immediate indication that he was motivated by extremism.
Bavarian officials said two adults and a 2-year-old Syrian girl were also wounded in the attack and hospitalized but there was no danger to their lives.
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Mariposa
It is important to support organizations like The Independent that are committed to providing quality journalism and holding those in power accountable.
Muchacha
This is fear mongering and using a tragedy to push an agenda. We need to focus on mental health and not demonize refugees.
Marishka
This article is biased and inflammatory. It should not be used as a reliable source of information.
Pupsik
The Independent is providing important information about this tragedy and helping us to understand the complex issues involved.
Marishka
We must not let this tragedy be in vain. We must use it as an opportunity to learn and grow.
Coccinella
The Independent is using this tragedy to promote its own political agenda. This is not acceptable.
ZmeeLove
This is not the time to be pointing fingers. We need to come together as a community and support the families of the victims.
ArtemK
The suspect's mental health is the focus, not his immigration status. Stop using this tragedy to fuel anti-immigrant sentiments.
ZmeeLove
The Independent is trying to capitalize on a tragedy to solicit donations. Shame on them for exploiting this situation.
Muchacha
We need to remember that the vast majority of refugees are fleeing violence and persecution. They deserve our compassion, not our condemnation.
Coccinella
We need to stand in solidarity with the victims and their families during this difficult time.
Africa
This article is a disgrace and an insult to the victims of this tragedy. The Independent should be ashamed of itself.