Terrorist attacks and innocent victims
Spain has become the latest target of Islamic State terrorists.
Roxana Vasile, 18.08.2017, 12:33
There is hardly any place safe from the wrath of Islamic State terrorists! For years now, Europe has become a favourite target for their crimes and terror, which they ground on political and religious claims. Their latest attack came on Thursday in Spain, the world’s third most favourite travel destination. Two attacks shook Barcelona, a tourist-favored city, then Cambrils, also in the province of Catalonia. Five alleged terrorists were shot dead by the Cambrils Police within hours of a deadly attack in Barcelona, which killed and wounded 100 people of various nationalities, including Romanians. The attack in Barcelona was staged in the city’s famous pedestrian district Las Ramblas.
The attack followed the MO of previous bloody episodes, terrorists using large vehicles to mow down crowds of tourists in iconic venues all over Europe. Over 100 people were killed in the last 13 months in attacks mounted in Nice, Berlin, London and Stockholm. Jihadists have been active for years in Spain. 13 years ago over 200 people died in an attack targeting the railway in Madrid. The attacks were claimed by Al-Qaeda at the time. In recent years, Spanish authorities have repeatedly announced the arrests of alleged jihadists, of whom 11 were detained in Catalonia alone.
Political leaders in Bucharest were quick to convey their condolences to the Spanish people and the families of the victims. “Solidarity with Spain” Klaus Iohannis wrote in a tweet, while Prime Minister Mihai Tudose said Romanian authorities are closely monitoring the developments. The Romanian official added that Romania is committed to the efforts of the international community in eradicating the terrorist threat.
The latest attacks in Spain reflect the new reality where coward fanatics want to bring the civilized world to its knees, drowning in fear, distrust, succumbed to hate and boundless violence. To avoid this terrible legacy, Europeans have a duty to fight back, though using solidarity and compassion as their weapons. (Translated by V. Palcu)
