(NEFA Foundation) English Transcript of Bekkay Harrach ("Abu Talha the German"): "Security is a Mutual Interest"
By Evan Kohlmann
The NEFA Foundation has obtained a new video recording of German Al-Qaida member Bekkay Harrach (a.k.a. “Abu Talha the German”) titled “Security is a Mutual Interest.” In the tape, Harrach sought to influence the German populace ahead of the September 27th elections by stressing the perils of continuing the war in Afghanistan. Harrach stated, “If the Germans took the side of peace now, the mujahideen will also take peaceful means, and with the withdrawal of the last German soldier from Afghanistan, the mujahid in Germany will be pulled out. This is a promise from al-Qaeda.” He warned, “But, for the Muslims in Germany I say: Peace be upon you and Allah's mercy and blessings. My beloved brothers in Allah: al-Qaeda asks you to keep away from anything not important during the two weeks that follow the elections, should the German people decide not to pull out their soldiers from Afghanistan. Keep your children near you during this period. I ask Allah to protect you and your children and all children."
The transcript can be downloaded from the NEFA Foundation website.
