As Some Young Muslims Turn to Radicalism, Concern Grows

Muslim parents in Germany are increasingly alarmed over online recruitment efforts by extremists with German-language videos. German security officials estimate that, since the 1990s, fewer than 200 young Germans have traveled to the Pakistan-Afghanistan border region to join groups affiliated with Al Qaeda or the Taliban, according to a report by Souad Mekhennet for the New York Times. With funds increasingly scarce, the militant groups ask recruits to bring enough money along to support themselves and the cause. Germany has about 3.6 million Muslims in all, less than 5 percent of the population. Parents often cooperate as officials track finances and travel between Europe and Pakistan, and remain vigilant about any recruits returning to commit acts of terrorism at home. – YaleGlobal