The Muslim World League condemns the electricity attack in Berlin and expresses its solidarity with Germany
The Muslim World League issued an official statement expressing its unequivocal condemnation and strong denunciation of the terrorist attack targeting energy infrastructure in the German capital, Berlin. A far-left extremist group claimed responsibility for this act of sabotage, which disrupted the electricity supply and had serious repercussions on the daily lives of thousands of citizens and vital facilities.
Details of the official position of the association
In a statement issued by the Muslim World League's General Secretariat in Mecca, His Excellency the Secretary-General of the League and Chairman of the Council of Muslim Scholars, Sheikh Dr. Muhammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa , reaffirmed the League's principled and unwavering stance against all forms of violence and terrorism. He clarified that such criminal acts cannot be justified under any pretext, whether political or ideological, emphasizing that targeting civilian infrastructure is a heinous crime that contravenes human values and international law.
Humanitarian repercussions and risks during winter
The statement highlighted the gravity of the timing of the attack, noting that the power outage affected tens of thousands of homes, hospitals, and vital facilities at a time when the region was experiencing a sharp drop in temperatures. This situation placed the lives of thousands of civilians, especially the sick, the elderly, and children, in immediate danger, thus compounding the enormity of the crime committed.
Dr. Al-Issa expressed the League's full solidarity and deep sympathy with the friendly German people, specifically mentioning the affected families who suffered from the interruption of heating and basic services during this critical time. This solidarity stems from the League's mission of promoting peace, human fraternity, and standing united against all threats to the security and stability of societies.
Context of targeting infrastructure in Europe
This incident comes amid heightened tensions in Europe regarding energy security and the protection of critical infrastructure. Germany, as Europe's largest economy, is a particularly vulnerable target for any sabotage operations targeting its energy networks. German and European authorities classify attacks on electricity, water, and transportation supplies as acts of national security due to their cascading impact on the economy and public health.
Security reports indicate an escalation in the activity of extremist groups (whether from the extreme right or the extreme left) that resort to methods of physical sabotage to put pressure on governments, which calls for international cooperation to confront these new patterns of terrorism that not only target individuals, but also seek to paralyze the nerve center of modern life.
The importance of international condemnation
The condemnation issued by the Muslim World League is particularly significant as it represents a moderate global Islamic voice, sending a clear message that the Muslim world stands against chaos and destruction anywhere in the world. This stance underscores the need to distinguish between political demands and criminal acts that terrorize innocent civilians, and calls on the international community to strengthen cooperation to protect civilian infrastructure and ensure that perpetrators do not escape punishment.
