[Mr Radical]

Perhaps they were hoping/expecting this massive wave of destabilizing refugees or just more unintended consequences??
Alas, I believe that is true. In his final days, Quadafi asked, "Why are you taking me down? It's me that's holding back the flood." And the result in Syria was just as predictable.
The only winners appear to be the Saudis, who position is strengthened by the removal of other power bases in the ME at the same flooding Europe with muslim refugees?

[Mr Radical]

I intended to add:
After running all afternoon, the live feed has just been pulled. Maybe something is 'kicking off'.
The make up of the crowd and especially those trying to rush the train was noticeable: I counted 4 women, 3 young children, and 500 (mostly young) men. Hardly a cross section of average refugees?