King Charles comments on the riots in England – 2024-08-13 03:51:31

Britain’s King Charles hopes that mutual respect will overcome hostility and discord. AOP

Britain’s King Charles praises citizens who have not set out to incite hatred.

Charles commented on the riots in telephone conversations, which the British court told the media. The king spoke on Friday evening with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and police chiefs.

Charles praised the many cases he has seen where the “community spirit” and “compassion and perseverance of the majority” have covered the “aggression and criminality of a few”, the court spokesman tells the media.

The king called for unity. He hopes that “common values ​​based on mutual respect and understanding will continue to strengthen and unite the nation”.

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Charles “thanked the police and emergency services from the bottom of his heart for all they are doing to restore peace to the areas affected by the violent unrest,” a court spokesman says.

According to the Daily Mail, it is unusual for the Court to reveal royal discussions in such detail to the public. According to the online newspaper, it underlines the “seriousness of the national crisis”.

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Britain has seen widespread riots and protests since a 17-year-old boy stabbed three girls to death in Southport, England on July 29.

Riots are often described as extreme right-wing, among other things, because they have been instigated by far-right activists. In addition, the riots have had very racist features.

The rioters have targeted Muslims, for example. At least one mosque has been forced to temporarily close due to fear of violence.

Shortly after the Southport stabbing, false information was spread online that the attacker was a Muslim immigrant.

Actually accused of stabbing Axel Rudakubana was born in Great Britain. His parents are from Rwanda and are said to be Christians. Acquaintances have told the media that the family actively participates in church activities. Rudakubana has been described, among other things, as a “quiet choirboy”.

Although Rudakubana’s identity has been revealed, hatred against immigrants and Muslims is still being stirred up among the rioters.

Rudakubana’s attack claimed three lives. The victims were 6, 7 and 9 years old.

In addition, a total of ten people were seriously injured in the attack. Eight of the injured are children. All the children have been able to go home to recover from the hospital.

The riots have caused more injuries. At least 100 police officers are believed to have been injured trying to quell the unrest.

According to the Mirror, abused police officers have suffered, among other things, broken bones, concussions, head injuries, cuts and contusions.

Charles’s comments are reported by the BBC, The Guardian, The Telegraph and Daily Mail, among others.