Millatu Ibrahim
Millatu Ibrahim is a Salafist organization outlawed in Germany. The group's leader is Mohamed Mahmoud (also known as Abu Usama Al-Gharib)[1] who emigrated to Egypt in April, 2012.[2] Another senior member is former rapper Deso Dogg. The group has sided with jihadists in the Syrian civil war.[3] The name of the organization is of Quranic origin.
Founding
Millatu Ibrahim was founded in the fall of 2011, in a "backyard mosque" in Solingen; the group has around 50 members.[4]
Banning in Germany
On May 29, 2012, Germany's Interior Minister declared a ban on the Millatu Ibrahim organization "because of efforts against the constitutional order" and cited incidents where the group turned to violence. The group has called for further violence.[2][5]
Australian branch
A branch of the Millatu Ibrahim organization has been established in Australia, Islamic preacher Mohammed Junaid Thorne is a notable member; but when questioned by the media, Thorne stated that the two groups share the same name but are not otherwise connected.[6][7]
References
- ↑ Tagesspiegel-Interview (11. September 2012) mit H-G. Maaßen.
- 1 2 Verfassungsschutzbericht des Bundes 2012, S. 236 (PDF).
- ↑ Verbot von Salafisten-Verein: Schlag gegen gewaltbereite Deutschland-Hasser – Der Spiegel, 14. June 2012.
- ↑ Die Welt: Razzia gegen Salafisten – Friedrich verbietet Netzwerk, 14. June 2012.
- ↑ Salafisten: Razzia und Vereinsverbot – Bundesministerium des Inneren, Pressemitteilung vom 14. June 2012.
- ↑ "Perth man delivers 'radical' Islamic lectures." SBS. 8 January, 2014.
- ↑ Chambers, Geoff. "Radical Islamic preacher Mohammed Junaid Thorne to spread the word of jihad on his Sydney tour." The Daily Telegraph. 27 August, 2014.