Somalis in Germany
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 33,900[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Berlin | |
| Languages | |
| Somali, German | |
| Religion | |
| Islam |
Somalis in Germany are citizens and residents of Germany who are of Somali descent. According to the Federal Statistical Office of Germany, as of 2016, there are a total 33,900 Somalia-born immigrants living in Germany. Of those, 7,985 individuals were granted asylum status.[1]
Radicalization
In the 2010-2012 Somalia became one of the main jihadi destinations for German foreign terrorist fighters. A significant portion of these Somalis belonged to a group of al-Shabaab sympathizers in Bonn, along with German converts to Islam.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Ausländische Bevölkerung und Schutzsuchende nach Regionen und Herkunftsländern". Statistics Germany. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
- ^ ""Deutsche Schabab:" The Story of German Foreign Fighters in Somalia, 2010-2016 – Combating Terrorism Center at West Point". Combating Terrorism Center at West Point. 2018-05-24. Retrieved 2018-08-24.