Hamburg: A demonstration in , Germany, organized by the Islamist group Muslim Interaktiv, has sparked worries about extremism taking root in the city. The rally, which drew around 1,000 participants, saw calls for the establishment of a caliphate and criticism of German policies.Rally rhetoric raises red flagsImages and videos circulating online show protestors brandishing signs with slogans like The Caliphate is the solution and No to the dictatorship of values. These messages align with the ideology of Muslim Interaktiv, which German authorities consider close to the banned Islamist organization Hizb ut-Tahrir.Hizb ut-Tahrir advocates for the global implementation of a caliphate governed by Sharia law. Their activities have been deemed extremist by numerous countries, including Germany, where the group has been outlawed since 2003.GERMANY 🇩🇪Thats Raheem Boateng, 26, openly advocating for the establishment of an Islamic caliphate in Germany.He is already the intellectual leader of a radical Muslim group “Muslim Interaktiv” in Hamburg, the radical group now concerns the German security authorities. pic.twitter.com/MDu322Oe8w— 𝗡 𝗢 𝗜 𝗦 𝗘 ⚡ A L E R T S (@NoiseAlerts) April 28, 2024Who is Raheem BoatengThe leader of Muslim Interaktiv, Joe Adade Boateng, who goes by Raheem Boateng online, presents a complex figure. News reports reveal he is currently studying to become a teacher at the University of Hamburg. However, his social media presence on platforms like Instagram and TikTok paints a different picture. Boateng actively cultivates an image as an Islamic influencer, potentially amplifying extremist views amongst his followers.„So gehorche nicht den Lügnern!“Eindrücke aus der heutigen Demonstration in Hamburg pic.twitter.com/N7pRpcSgYg— Muslim Interaktiv (@MInteraktiv) April 27, 2024Authorities monitor the situationThe German Office for the Protection of the Constitution, responsible for domestic intelligence, is keeping a close eye on Muslim Interaktiv. The groups demonstration highlights the ongoing challenge of balancing free speech with safeguarding national security.
