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Embassy Paris France: France Elevates Its Security Alert System
16 Oct 2023
How the terrorists' confusing profile fooled those monitoring him
Already convicted of terrorism in 2018, Armand Rajabpour-Miyandoab kept the French intelligence services on their toes. The main suspect in an assault that left one tourist dead and two other people injured in Paris was known to French intelligence services for Islamist extremism and had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group, but was not considered a high priority target. He was on a watchlist but was not under active surveillance, meaning that his movements were not being tracked. This allowed him to move freely and plan his attack without being detected.
The attack has raised questions about the effectiveness of France's counterterrorism measures. The country has been on high alert since a series of terrorist attacks in 2015, and the government has implemented a number of measures to prevent further attacks, including increasing security at public places and stepping up surveillance of potential suspects.
However, the latest attack suggests that these measures may not be enough to stop determined terrorists from carrying out attacks. The attacker was able to exploit a gap in the security system and carry out his attack without being detected. This has led to calls for the government to review its counterterrorism strategy and to find ways to better identify and track potential threats.
The attack has also raised concerns about the threat posed by radicalized individuals who are not known to the authorities. The attacker was not on a watchlist and had not been previously convicted of any crimes. This suggests that the traditional methods of identifying and tracking potential terrorists may not be effective enough. The government may need to find new ways to identify and monitor potential threats, even if they are not known to the authorities.
The attack is a reminder that the threat of terrorism remains high in France. The government needs to review its counterterrorism strategy and to find ways to better identify and track potential threats. The attack also highlights the need for the public to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
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