Why does the title of this article say white Germans are in Pakistan? Read the article, they are of north African and Turkish descent. They are not indigenous white German citizens. — Ed
The village, in Taliban-controlled Waziristan, is run by thenotorious al-Qaeda-affiliated Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, whichplots raids on Nato forces in Afghanistan.
A recruitment videopresents life in the village as a desirable lifestyle choice withschools, hospitals, pharmacies and day care centres, all at a safedistance from the front.
In the video, the presenter, “Abu Adam”, the public face of thegroup in Germany, points his finger and asks: “Doesn’t it appeal toyou? We warmly invite you to join us!”
According to Germanforeign ministry officials a growing number of German families, many ofNorth African descent, have taken up the offer and travelled toWaziristan where supporters say converts make up some of theinsurgents’ most dedicated fighters.
The Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, which has a foothold in severalGerman cities, has capitalised on growing concern over the risingprofile of German forces in Afghanistan. Their role has becomeincreasingly controversial in Germany in recent weeks after dozens ofcivilians were killed in an air strike ordered by German officers.
Last night a foreign ministry spokesman told The Daily Telegraphthey were now negotiating with Pakistani authorities for the release ofsix Germans, including “Adrian M”, a white Muslim convert, his Eritreanwife and their four year old daughter, who were arrested as they weremaking their way to the “German village”. They are particularlyconcerned about the welfare of the child.