The poster left out an important part of the article
Diaby said the racist slurs and death threats were “not the main reasons” for his decision, having frequently emphasised he would not be cowed by threats. But they are widely believed they have played a part.
Diaby proved over the last 11 years that he will not be silenced by hatred and violence. Lesser people would have given up a long time ago. Maybe 2020 when someone shoot up his offices or when they put it on fire… Dealing with this kind of hate and threat on a daily base must be so draining and exhausting. He is 62 now and his wish to spend more time as a private person with the people important to him is a valid one.
Nevertheless is this a loss for Germany and our democracy and unfortunately a win for the fascists of the AfD.
The attacks on him and his office were public knowledge and in the news for years. Only the extend of hate mail and threats they held back and took to the public now.