The fact
He allegedly intended to join a radical Berlin-based preacher in the West African country.
Austrian authorities are investigating Mauritania as a potential new hub for European jihadists.
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Why it matters
Cet attentat et ses ramifications internationales soulèvent des questions sur la radicalisation en Europe et les nouvelles zones de repli pour les extrémistes.