Berlin attack suspect Anis Amri pledged allegiance to ISIS

A video has emerged of Anis Amri pledging allegiance to Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL). Amri, who was shot dead by police in Milan, was the chief suspect in Monday’s attack on a Christmas market in Berlin which left 12 people dead.

Released by the IS-related agency Amaq, the video shows Amri speaking directly to camera. It is unclear at this stage where and when it was recorded.

Will of #Berlin attacker, Tunisian man Anis Amri, labeled by Amaq as a soldier of the Islamic State. #Milan pic.twitter.com/eg8mzH5AaS

— ㅤ (@Swedish_Falcon) December 23, 2016

Amri pledges allegiance to IS in the video, but provided no evidence that the attack was coordinated with them.

“My message to crusaders bombing Muslims everyday – their blood will not go in vain,” Amri says to the camera. “We are a nation behind them and will take revenge for them. I call on my Muslim brothers everywhere… those in Europe, kill the crusader pigs, each person to their own ability.”

More: https://www.rt.com/news/371523-berlin-attacker-amri-isis-pledge/