Thai Post Muslim news agency: Thriller! New Mexico mosque attacked four times in less than two weeks
A mosque in Portales, a small town in New Mexico, was attacked four times in less than two weeks. The Portales Islamic Center, which has a small group of members, About 20 people, most of them local university students. It has been affected by four vandalism, which is one of the latest examples of the destruction of mosques in parts of the United States.
It was reported on July 3 that the local authorities are investigating the matter Although it is not clearly stated that It’s a hate crime. But pro-Muslim rights organizations claim that There are signs of prejudiced motivations against Islam and Muslims.
Video clips in local news reports Shows a picture of the damage to the mosque. including broken furniture Walls are being smashed. Tear the Qur’an and pour beer over it. and the use of KKK lettering on the walls, a clear reference to the Ku Kluk Klan’s white supremacist past.
Ibrahim Hooper, Director of National Communications And a spokesperson for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said: “Almost every time someone damaged a mosque. Local law enforcement agencies rarely pay attention. and see it as a small matter.” But this time, CAIR called for an investigation into hate crimes. which will carry heavier penalties than ordinary crimes
Source: www.newarab.com
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2023-07-05 05:58:11
