Saudi National who killed 5 and injured over 200 at Christmas market in Germany was granted asylum in Germany in 2016.
Saudi Arabia had issued several warnings about possible threats pertaining to the suspect, Taleb A, a 50-year-old psychiatrist who has been living in Germany since 2006.
There were previous allegations by Saudi Arabia against him, including terrorism charges and facilitating the smuggling of women.
Germany's alleged refusal to extradite him may be based on human rights concerns. There is no official confirmation that Germany received or rejected an extradition request specifically for Taleb A.
German media and officials have described him as a critic of Islam with anti-Islam views, and he has shown support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
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