Frequently asked questions (FAQ): Islamist terrorism
- What threat does Islamist terrorism pose?
- What specific information can the security authorities make public?
- Are media reports that go beyond official statements accurate?
- Should I generally avoid certain areas?
- Why are there no official terrorist threat warning levels?
- Have the security authorities planned specific measures to take in case of spe-cial threats?
- What can owners and managers of businesses with a high volume of customer traffic do when the threat level is high?
- Is it possible to identify terrorists by the way they look?
- What is my liability if I warn the authorities? Will I be liable for damages, for example if a railway station has to be evacuated for what turns out to be a false alarm?
- What do terrorists want?
- What can I do to help (apart from reporting unattended baggage) keep the ter-rorists from getting what they want?
- Is there reason to be afraid?
- Do Muslims living in Germany pose a general threat?
- What should I do in case of special threat?