German chancellor Angela Merkel is facing increasing pressure at home after her justice minister warned that attackers identified as migrants in Cologne on New Year's Eve were members of an organised crime network.
Heiko Maas said the mass sexual assaults and robberies that took place in the centre of the German city as thousands celebrated were co-ordinated by men using smart phones and social networks.
His claim came as Ms Merkel cancelled her regular trip to the Davos World Economic Forum, the global leaders' gathering, this month in the wake of growing public outrage, mounting criticism of her refugee policy and worries over integrating migrants.
More than 500 women have now filed criminal complaints over the new
year attacks in Cologne, with 40 per cent alleging sexual assaults and
many victims identifying their attackers as men of Arab or North African
origin.
Police said the Cologne assailants were part of a crowd of around 1,000 young men of Arab or North African origin, with 22 asylum seekers among the 32 people suspected of crimes. He said: "It is normal to suspect that a specific date was chosen and a certain number of people were expected.
Many are calling for Merkel Resignation, and her Migrant policy problems have begun.
Just a thought.
Police said the Cologne assailants were part of a crowd of around 1,000 young men of Arab or North African origin, with 22 asylum seekers among the 32 people suspected of crimes. He said: "It is normal to suspect that a specific date was chosen and a certain number of people were expected.
Many are calling for Merkel Resignation, and her Migrant policy problems have begun.
Just a thought.
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