Surviving Islam critic after brutal knife attack: Will disappear from the scene for two months

Surviving Islam critic after brutal knife attack: Will disappear from the scene for two months

Islam critic Stürzenberger still in treatment after attack

In Mannheim, a tragic incident occurred on May 31, in which Islam critic Michael Stürzenberger (59) and the police officer Rouven Laur (29) were attacked. The Islamist Sulaiman Ataee (25) attacked Stürzenberger with a fighting knife, with police officers Laur lost his life. Stürzenberger is still in intensive medical treatment and recently had to undergo further Operation to treat complications on his knee.

Physiotherapy and rehabilitation for Stürzenberger

After the attack, a bursa ignited in Stürzenberger's knee, which led to swelling. The activist reported that he is currently wearing a leg rail and having to run with crutches. His knee, which had suffered three deep knife stings, has to be spared for six weeks. Stürzenberger plans to withdraw for the next two months in order to focus on rehabilitation measures such as physiotherapy and lymphatic drainage.

lengthy recovery for Stürzenberger

In addition to the injuries to his knee, there are also other medical interventions. An operation on a cut tooth root, caused by the attack, still has to be carried out. Stürzenberger also suffers from pigeon facial muscles due to the stitches in the face and hopes that the nerves will grow together over time.

thanks to courageous supporters

Stürzenberger thanked his colleagues Moritz, Konrad and Paul, who opposed the attacker and were injured themselves. He also praised an Aramaic Christian from Iraq, who bravely intervened and thus put the attacker out of action for a few moments.

The background for the brutal attack and the motifs of the attacker remain unclear to this day, but Stürzenberger emphasizes the need to remain vigilant and to combat extremist violence.

- Nag