Operation Luxor: UAE's Covert Campaign Against European Muslims
An investigation by Der Freitag reveals the extent of the United Arab Emirates' covert operations in Europe, aimed at discrediting Muslim civil society organizations. The operation, dubbed 'Operation Luxor,' involved a coordinated raid in Austria in November 2020, where police targeted individuals suspected of ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. Among those targeted was Farid Hafez, a political scientist, whose home was searched by heavily armed police. The raid occurred shortly after a militant Islamist terror attack in Vienna. The investigation, based on leaked documents referred to as 'Abu Dhabi Secrets,' suggests that the UAE invested millions to undermine democratic structures and ruin the lives of Muslim activists and academics. The operation has had lasting repercussions on Austria's legal system and raises questions about foreign interference in European democracies.
Key facts
- Operation Luxor was a coordinated raid in Austria in November 2020.
- Farid Hafez, a political scientist, was among those targeted.
- The raid occurred shortly after a militant Islamist terror attack in Vienna.
- The operation targeted individuals suspected of ties to the Muslim Brotherhood.
- Leaked documents, called 'Abu Dhabi Secrets,' reveal UAE's involvement.
- The UAE invested millions to undermine Muslim civil society in Europe.
- The operation has had lasting repercussions on Austria's legal system.
- The investigation was published by Der Freitag.
Entities
Artists
- Farid Hafez
Institutions
- Der Freitag
- Muslim Brotherhood
Locations
- Austria
- Vienna
- United Arab Emirates