Islamists Attack Christian Refugees

Country: Germany

Date of incident: June 7, 2016

A group of 30 thirty people, led by a self-proclaimed imam, attacked a Syrian Christian and his roommate at the Rottach-Egern refugee accommodation.

Early reports said that it was a simple mass brawl. Contrary to these reports, it was later revealed that there was a specific religious motivation behind the attack. A group of Muslims met late at night for dinner and discussion, because of their fasting routine in the month of Ramadan. The loud noise disturbed other residents and the dispute escalated to violence specifically directed at a Christian and his roommate. Authorities said that the group had been devoted to the "imam" and were becoming radicalized, showing intolerance toward not only Christians but also against other Muslims who were not "devout enough."